2011 Map of Mexican Buttes

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Mexican Buttes and Twin Buttes dominate this high-plains landscape in Yellowstone County, Montana. This 2011 survey reveals an area defined by its drainages and isolated elevations, where water sources like Butte Creek and the North Fork Horse Creek carve through the terrain. The presence of the Musselshell Trail Rd suggests a historical corridor of movement across the prairie, passing near prominent high points such as Bender Hill and Ninemile Hill. The map detail shows a sparse road network and the intricate branching of local coulees, including Mc Cloud Coulee, illustrating the geographic constraints on ranching and travel in this part of Big Sky Country. For those tracing the evolution of Montana's rural infrastructure, the alignment of primitive roads against these natural landmarks provides a clear record of land use in the early 21st century.