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2011 Map of Piney Butte

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Piney Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Spring Creek meanders through this portion of eastern Montana, shaping a landscape defined by ranching infrastructure and intermittent water sources. The presence of several named water management features, including Hanley Dam, Homer Number 1 Dam, and Ringling Number 1 Dam, suggests a history of livestock management and water conservation in this semi-arid region. These earthen structures are critical landmarks for local history researchers and genealogists tracing family lands in Fallon County.

The topography is anchored by Piney Butte in the southeast, while the drainage network transitions between the South Fork Milk Creek in the north and the East Fork O'Fallon Creek in the southwest. Transport in the early 21st century follows established corridors like Plevna Rd and Enos Rd, which connect the isolated ranch properties and drainage basins. Collins Creek further defines the southern reaches of this survey area.