2020 Map of McGinnis Butte SW

About this map

Gumbo Ridge dominates this northern section of Rosebud County, Montana, providing a stark topographical backdrop to the expansive ranchlands near the Garfield County line. This area, largely defined by its drainage systems and primitive road networks, features the seasonal flows of Little McGinnis Cr and Big Breed Cr. The land is divided into vast rectangular sections by the Public Land Survey System, a pattern clearly visible in the straight trajectories of Gumbo Butte Rd and Ingomar Rd N. These dirt and gravel routes follow section lines through the breaks, connecting remote holdings in the late 2010s. The landscape reflects the characteristic high-plains geography of eastern Montana, where watercourses are the primary identifiers for local landmarks and navigation.