2017 Map of Piney Butte SW

About this map

O'Fallon Cr and the E Fork O'Fallon Cr drainage system define this corner of Carter County, where the high plains terrain is carved by a network of seasonal watercourses. This 2017 survey details the sparse ranching landscape as it appeared in the early 21st century, dominated by long-established overland routes. The Miles City Cutoff and Mizpah Rd traverse the southwestern section, following the natural contours of the land away from the creek beds. Other local drainages like Lone Tree Cr, Hanley Cr, and Alkali Cr show the intricate dissection of the prairie. The map provides a precise record of the Public Land Survey System township and range lines, showing the enduring grid of the American West across the remote coulees and buttes of eastern Montana.