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2020 Map of Rattlesnake Butte

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Rattlesnake Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Rattlesnake Butte rises as a prominent landmark in this section of Yellowstone County, providing a high point overlooking the network of coulees and seasonal drainages. The landscape is defined by the winding courses of Twelve-Mile Cr, Crooked Cr, and Sevenmile Cr, which shape the local topography. At the small settlement of Cline, the intersection of local roads and the presence of the Rattlesnake Reservoir indicate a reliance on water management for the surrounding ranching operations.

Modern land use is evidenced by the detailed network of secondary roads and trails, including Roundup Rd and the descriptively named Path To Cattle Feed Trl. These routes connect dispersed homesteads and landmarks like Hoskin Basin and Evertz Coulee Dr, illustrating the sparse, rural settlement patterns of the Montana plains in the early 21st century. The map provides a clear view of the region's transition from open grazing land to managed agricultural parcels.