2020 Map of Milk Springs

About this map

Milk Springs serves as a central landmark in this portion of Fergus County, where the high plains terrain is defined by a network of drainage systems and isolated elevations. Significant ridges and peaks like Button Butte and Bald Butte break the horizon, while the southern reaches feature the distinct Three Buttes. The landscape is carved by numerous coulees and seasonal waterways, including the upper reaches of Yellow Water Cr and its tributaries, as well as the north-flowing N Fork Elk Cr. The map documents a sparsely populated ranching landscape, where long-established routes such as Battrick Rd and Elk Creek Rd provide access through the complex topography of Tennessee Flat and the deep incisions of Kinnick Coulee. This layout reflects a quintessential Central Montana geography of high plateaus and vital spring locations.