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2014 Map of Lightning Butte

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Lightning Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Lightning Butte rises as a primary landmark in this section of Powder River County, where the high plains landscape is defined by its complex drainage network and isolated prominence. This 2014 survey reveals a territory shaped by ranching and water management, evidenced by features such as the CCC Reservoir and Moody Reservoir. The map tracks the winding courses of Lightning Cr and its tributaries, including the W Fork Lightning Cr, which have carved deep topographical features like Stilts Draw and Kuster Spring Draw into the terrain.

Several named features hint at local history and family landholdings, such as West Ainsworth Coulee, East Ainsworth Coulee, and Shipley Butte. Transportation is limited to rugged tracks like Pilgram Creek Rd and Moore Rd, illustrating the sparse settlement and expansive nature of this Montana landscape. The land is punctuated by other high points like Buffalo Butte and Pine Butte, serving as essential navigational anchors across the open range.