1982 Map of Little Pilgrim Butte

About this map

Little Pilgrim Butte anchors this landscape in eastern Montana, where the drainages of the Powder River basin reveal a complex network of seasonal watercourses and springs. During the mid-1970s and early 1980s, the area's hydrology was marked by several critical water points, including Edwards Spring and a Flowing Well, vital for ranching and land use in this arid region. The drainage patterns are defined by named features such as Little Pilgrim Creek, Sage Hen Creek, and Papoose Creek, which carve through the terrain toward the larger Pilgrim Creek. This survey also documents early energy exploration markers through scattered Drill Hole locations, alongside traditional landmarks like Strock Draw and Jim Drake Creek, illustrating the intersection of natural geography and human resource assessment in Powder River County.