2017 Map of Monarch NE

About this map

Monarch Canyon and its complex network of seasonal drainages define this stretch of the central Montana landscape along the border of Cascade and Judith Basin counties. The map highlights a terrain dominated by significant coulees and high-plains features, such as Rattlesnake Butte and Swan Coulee. Historically, this area is marked by rugged accessibility, with roads like Logging Creek Rd and Limestone Butte Rd providing passage through the high country. Genealogists and local historians will find value in the location of the Monarch Cem, situated near the southern edge of the quadrangle. The naming conventions throughout the area, including Never Sweat Coulee and Dutchman Coulee, reflect the early ranching and prospecting heritage of the Little Belt Mountains region during its modern development.