2014 Map of Nelson Butte

About this map

Nelson Butte dominates the northwestern corner of this landscape in southeastern Montana, serving as a primary landmark for the surrounding drainage basins. This area is defined by a dendritic network of seasonal waterways, where Back Cr and Stump Cr flow toward the larger O'Fallon Cr in the northeast. The southern portion of the map transition into the northern reaches of Carter County, where the terrain is marked by Ash Cr and Lone Tree Cr. Human passage through this high plains environment is primarily facilitated by regional routes such as Ismay Mail Rd and Ismay Rd S, which follow the natural contours between creek beds. The drainage patterns of Mile Cr and Ranch Cr illustrate a classic semi-arid topography where water management and local topography dictate the historical ranching boundaries of Fallon and Carter Counties.