2017 Map of Oliphant Butte

About this map

Oliphant Butte and the surrounding high plains of Powder River County define this corner of Montana, where the terrain is marked by an intricate network of drainages and coulees. The Powder River carves through the landscape, joined by numerous seasonal tributaries such as Oliphant Cr, Horse Cr, and Malt Cr. This 2017 survey reveals a sparsely populated ranching country where topography dictates the flow of travel along routes like Powderville E Rd and Powderville W Rd. Local landmarks like Tepee Hill and Olson Coulee provide essential orientation in the expansive plains. The map's detailed contouring highlights the complex erosion patterns of Dry Coulee and Hillside Draw, illustrating the relationship between the prairie hydrology and the elevated buttes that characterize this remote region.