2014 Map of Locomotive Butte SW

About this map

Hines Ranch sits near the headwaters of the regional drainage system in this high-plains landscape where the borders of Golden Valley, Stillwater, and Sweet Grass counties meet. The area is defined by its intricate coulee systems, most notably the forks of Big Coulee Cr and the southern Sixshooter Cr. This 2014 survey illustrates a sparsely populated ranching territory where local geography is marked by isolated landmarks like Knob Hill and the rugged path of Russel Gulch Rd. The drainage patterns of Van Winkle Cr and Whitney Cr dictate the movement across the sections, reflecting a landscape still largely organized by the Public Land Survey System. Researchers will find the township and range lines of T4N and T3N clearly delineated across these high-elevation drainages.