2014 Map of Maxwell Butte

About this map

Maxwell Butte rises above the high plains of Custer County, serving as a primary landmark in a landscape defined by its drainage systems and section lines. This 2014 survey documents the remote character of southeastern Montana, where Powderville Rd provides the principal overland route through the terrain. The map tracks the winding paths of several seasonal waterways, including Spring Cr and Elmhurst Cr, which carve through the breaks and coulees typical of the region's geography. Other notable drainages such as Lindsey Cr and Hercules Cr further illustrate the watershed patterns that dictate land use in these townships. While the area remains largely open, the grid of the Public Land Survey System, including t3n r51e and t2n r52e, establishes the framework for ranching and land ownership across this part of the state.