2011 Map of Palisade Butte

About this map

Palisade Butte and the surrounding high country of Chouteau County define this landscape of interconnected drainage basins and high peaks. The terrain is marked by prominent elevations like Mount Kennon and East Peak, which serve as the headwaters for a complex network of streams. Water management and natural springs, such as Jensen Spring, appear as critical landmarks in this semi-arid region. The map reveals a legacy of local passage through the hills, with Geyser Rd and Shonkin Rd skirting the base of the mountains. Of particular note to those interested in Indigenous toponymy is In-mo-is-ki Creek, which flows among more common pastoral names like Corral Creek and Shed Creek. This hydrological pattern, dominated by the winding path of Cottonwood Creek, illustrates how the geography dictated the placement of early ranching infrastructure and rural roads in central Montana.