2017 Map of Locomotive Butte SW

About this map

Knob Hill rises as a prominent landmark in this section of the Montana plains where the borders of Golden Valley, Sweet Grass, and Stillwater Counties meet. The landscape is defined by the complex drainage system of Big Coulee Cr, which branches into the N Fork Big Coulee Cr and the S Fork Big Coulee Cr as they cut through the terrain. This 2017 survey reveals a sparsely populated ranching environment where movement is dictated by the coulees and primitive routes like Hines Ranch Rd and Gibson Rd. Other watercourses including Sixshooter Cr, Van Winkle Cr, and Whitney Cr snake across the sections, illustrating the vital role of seasonal hydrology in this high-plains environment. The map provides a precise look at the township and range divisions, showing the intersection of T4N and T3N with R18E and R19E.