2017 Map of Pilot Rock

About this map

The Missouri River carves a dramatic path through this section of Chouteau County, creating a landscape defined by sharp breaks and significant geological formations. Prominent landmarks such as Pilot Rock, LaBarge Rock, and Fortress Rock stand as sentinels along the river corridor, which remains largely undeveloped except for a network of rural routes including White Rocks Rd and Lonetree Trl. This area is characterized by a complex system of drainages, where the river is fed by Eagle Cr and numerous coulees. The names given to these features, such as Coal Mine Coulee and Butcher Knife Canyon, hint at the area's physical history and the challenges of the terrain. The map captures the meeting point of several townships, showing the interplay between the winding waterway and the rigid grid of the Public Land Survey System.