2024 Map of Maxwell Butte

About this map

Maxwell Butte stands as the primary landmark in this drainage-heavy landscape of Custer County, overlooking a network of seasonal watercourses. The terrain is defined by the systems of Elmhurst Creek, Lindsey Creek, and Spring Creek, which weave through the local townships and ranges. This area reflects a quiet, rural character focused on land management and natural topography rather than dense settlement. Surface transportation is limited to established routes like Powderville Rd and Rd 552, providing the essential connectivity for this portion of the Montana plains. The map's layout of sections and townships across the Public Land Survey System suggests a legacy of homesteading and ranching that continues to define the spatial organization of the region.