2024 Map of Needle Butte

About this map

The northern Montana border between Garfield and Rosebud counties defines this landscape of high plains drainage systems. Centered on the headwaters of South Sunday Creek, the map shows a network of seasonal watercourses like Caladine Coulee and Bootjack Creek carving through the prairie. Modern infrastructure is sparse, characterized by gravel thoroughfares like Killen Rd and Angela Rd N that connect ranching operations in this open country. Local water management is evident at Sunday Cr Reservoir and the nearby Sweetser Spring, critical resources for livestock in an arid environment. The map also traces the winding path of Lone Tree Creek, illustrating the complex topography of a region dominated by coulees and creek beds.