2020 Map of Pocochichee Butte

About this map

Pocochichee Butte rises from the high plains of Southeast Montana, anchoring a landscape defined by seasonal drainages and prominent geological landmarks. This 2020 topographic study illustrates the sparse, high-country character of the borderlands between Powder River and Carter Counties. The map details a network of named draws and creeks, such as Plum Thicket Draw and Pocochichee Cr, which carve through the terrain. Evidence of the region's erosion patterns is visible in features like the Honeycomb Hills and Mud Buttes. Human presence is minimal, primarily traced through the winding path of Crow Creek Rd and the straight boundaries of the Public Land Survey System. The map serves as a primary record for tracing the physical geography and land management divisions of this vast rangeland, where isolated landmarks like Hackett Butte and Saddle Butte served as essential navigational points for generations.