2011 Map of Mickey Butte

About this map

Fort Peck Lake dominates the central landscape of this Garfield County quadrangle, where the complex shoreline of the reservoir meets the Missouri River breaks. The terrain is defined by a series of drainage systems and high points, including the prominent Mickey Butte and the watershed marker of Tripp Divide. Water management is evident through numerous small impoundments such as Mary Reservoir, held by Mary Dam, and the Stratton Reservoir Dam further south. These features suggest a landscape tailored for livestock grazing in an arid environment. Historic ranching footprints are reflected in named localities like Mickus Bottom and Mickus Coulee. Narrow seasonal waterways, including Valentine Creek and Jim Wells Creek, snake through the coulees toward the main lake, while features like Dry Lake underscore the ephemeral nature of water in this part of Montana.