2011 Map of Rosebud Buttes

About this map

Rosebud Buttes anchor this portion of Rosebud County, where the high plains landscape is defined by a dendritic network of drainages. The primary watercourse, Rosebud Creek, is followed by Rosebud Creek Rd and West Rosebud Creek Rd, showing how modern transportation routes continue to adhere to the natural topography of the valley. To the east, the terrain is shaped by Butte Creek and several smaller tributaries like Vance Creek and Runaway Creek. The influence of water management in this arid environment is evident through several named infrastructure points, including Montana Number 9 Dam, Peterson Reservoir Dam, and Langohr Number 1 Dam. These features illustrate the vital role of localized reservoirs for ranching and land use in eastern Montana at the start of the twenty-first century.