2020 Map of Palisade Butte

About this map

The Highwood Mountains dominate this section of North-Central Montana, where the elevations of the Lewis & Clark National Forest give way to the drainage basins of the plains. Significant summits including East Peak, Mt Kennon, and Prospect Peak anchor the western terrain, while the distinctive volcanic formation of Palisade Butte stands out on the eastern edge near the Libby Hills. The landscape is defined by a dense network of high-altitude water sources and seasonal drainages, including Cottonwood Creek and Shonkin Creek, which cut through the mountain front.