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2014 Map of McGinnis Butte

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of McGinnis Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

McGinnis Butte stands as a prominent landmark in this segment of Garfield County, where the high plains of eastern Montana are deeply incised by a network of seasonal watercourses. The drainage patterns are defined by McGinnis Cr and its tributaries, including Day Coulee and Peterson Coulee, which flow toward the more substantial Big Dry Cr in the northeast. This landscape is characterized by a sparse, ranching-oriented infrastructure, where Ingomar Rd and its branches serve as the primary conduits across the terrain.

Water sources are critical features in this arid environment, represented by the isolated Peterson Spring and the winding paths of Skeleton Cr and Calf Cr. To the south, the elevation rises toward Gumbo Ridge, marking the edge of the watershed between the McGinnis and Little McGinnis Cr systems. The map detail reflects the enduring grazing culture of the region, emphasizing the importance of specific coulees and springs for land management and navigation in a remote section of the state.