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2011 Map of Little Pilgrim Butte

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Little Pilgrim Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Little Pilgrim Butte dominates this corner of the Powder River Basin, standing as a prominent landmark above an intricate network of drainage systems. The landscape is defined by the convergence of several significant watercourses, including the north-trending Little Pilgrim Creek and Sage Hen Creek, which slice through the high plains. The presence of Edwards Spring suggests a critical water source in an otherwise arid environment, supporting the early ranching and stock-raising history of the region.

Transportation is primarily represented by Pilgrim Creek Rd, which follows the contours of Pilgrim Creek through the center of the sheet. Other named features like Jim Drake Creek and Poker Jim Creek evoke the personal histories of the early settlers and figures who moved through this remote section of Montana. This 2011 survey documents the topography of the land before modern developments, preserving the names of the forks and draws that have guided local movement for generations.