2014 Map of Palisade Butte

About this map

Highwood Mountains topography dominates this section of the Lewis & Clark National Forest, where the landscape transitions between high peaks and the drainage basins of the Missouri River watershed. High points like Mt Kennon and East Peak provide the primary vertical relief, while the eastern edge is marked by the distinct Palisade Butte and Libby Hills. The area is defined by an intricate network of waterways, including Shonkin Cr and Cottonwood Cr, which have carved deep valleys through the forest. The boundary between Chouteau and Judith Basin counties bisects the quadrangle, highlighting the administrative division of this mountainous terrain. Remote access is provided by primitive routes such as Shonkin Rd and Mt Highway 551, tracing the paths of early travel through the northern Montana ranges.