2011 Map of McGinnis Butte

About this map

McGinnis Butte anchors this landscape in Garfield County, where the high plains terrain is defined by a network of drainage coulees and ephemeral water management. Ranching operations are central to the area's development, evidenced by specialized infrastructure such as 71 Ranch Number 1 Dam and 71 Ranch Number 2 Dam. The topography is marked by deep incisions like Peterson Coulee and Day Coulee, which direct seasonal runoff toward McGinnis Creek and Big Dry Creek.\n\nIn addition to larger ranching works, the map reveals smaller-scale water features vital to the local economy, including Peterson Spring and Papps Reservoir Dam. The presence of the Galt Number 28 Dam further illustrates the systematic approach to land use and water conservation in this part of Montana. For researchers of the northern plains, these family-named landmarks and specific dam locations provide a clear record of land stewardship and pastoral boundaries.