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2024 Map of Potato Buttes

Name: 2024 Topographic Map of Potato Buttes
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2024
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

The Potato Buttes rise above the high plains of Carter County, characterizing this part of southeastern Montana. This landscape is defined by its complex drainage network, where the headwaters of L O Creek and the East Fork L O Creek carve through the terrain. The topography transition between the buttes and the Flattops reveals a remote ranching environment where water is the primary organizing principle.

Remote and sparsely populated, the area is navigated via the winding Cottonwood Rd, which follows the natural contours of the land. Other significant watercourses such as North Cottonwood Creek and South Butte Creek illustrate the watershed's importance in this arid region. The map provides a clear look at the Public Land Survey System (PLSS) grid, showing the section lines of several townships, including t6s r58e and t6s r59e, which mark the historical distribution of land in this part of the frontier.