2020 Map of Molt

About this map

Molt sits atop the high plains at the boundary of Stillwater and Yellowstone counties, a region defined by the expansive Lake Basin and the winding course of Canyon Cr. This high-plateau landscape is marked by natural watering points like Indian Spring and Morgan Spring, which were vital for early ranching and transit through the territory. The survey reveals a grid of rural routes that follow the rugged topography, including several with historical naming such as Buffalo Trail Rd and Lost Trail Rd. To the south, Coombs Flat and Clapper Flat Rd trace the flat-topped ridges above the canyon breaks. The settlement pattern here is sparse, characterized by isolated homesteads and expansive range land typical of the Montana plains, where the divide between counties is etched into the very alignment of the local road network.