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2017 Map of Pocochichee Butte

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Pocochichee Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Pocochichee Butte stands as a prominent elevation in this southeastern Montana landscape, situated near the boundary where Powder River Co meets Carter Co. The terrain is defined by a series of distinct geological formations, including the Honeycomb Hills in the northwest and Mud Buttes to the west. A network of intermittent drainage systems, such as Pocochichee Cr and Flag Cr, carves through the landscape, illustrating the complex erosional patterns characteristic of this region.

Transport is limited to rural routes like Crow Creek Rd, which skirts the western edges near Crow Creek. The map reveals a sparsely settled area where named landmarks like Hackett Butte and Saddle Butte served as essential navigational points for early cattle ranchers and travelers moving between the powder river and the chalk hills. The survey also identifies several deep coulees and draws, notably Plum Thicket Draw and W L Draw, which provide a detailed record of the local hydrology and land use during this contemporary era.