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1971 Map of Rosebud Buttes

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Rosebud Buttes
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

The Rosebud Buttes dominate this Montana landscape, rising above a network of drainages in a sparsely settled ranching region. Field checked in the early 1970s, the map reveals a land defined by its water sources and infrastructure, featuring several labeled Wells and Springs essential for livestock and local habitation. Along the western edge, West Rosebud Creek meanders through the valley, while a lone Grave stands as a quiet marker of local history near the creek's path.

Industrial and logistical development is evident through a long Pipeline crossing the northern section and a Drill Hole located centrally among the ridges. The eastern boundary is marked by Indian Creek and Butte Creek, which drain the elevated butte country. This survey provides a precise record of the road network, including the Sweeney Creek Road, at a time when the region remained largely dedicated to open-range utility.