2017 Map of Miles Butte

About this map

Miles Butte and McCann Butte rise prominently above the surrounding drainages in this section of Blaine County, Montana. The landscape is defined by the eastern reaches of the Bears Paw Mountains, where the terrain transitions from high summits to a complex network of coulees and creeks. Flowing through the central portion of the map, Peoples Cr is joined by several tributaries including O'Bryan Cr and Kuhr Coulee, illustrating the drainage patterns that dictate the layout of local ranching and transit. Man-made infrastructure is sparse, represented primarily by Barney Olson Rd and Peoples Creek Rd, which follow the natural contours of the land. The map also identifies Iron Butte, providing a detailed look at the topographic variations and water courses such as Maggie Cr and Black Hills Coulee that have long influenced movement through this cattle-country environment.