2011 Map of Ryan Butte

About this map

Ryan Butte and McNamara Butte anchor this high-plains landscape in Chouteau County, where the terrain is defined by dramatic elevations and an intricate system of drainages. The map reveals a remote network of ranch roads and historic paths, most notably the Cow Island Trl, which winds past Eagle Creek in the central portion of the quadrangle. This area represents a classic Montana rangeland configuration, where water sources like Frenchman Creek, Little Eagle Creek, and Little Sandy Creek dictate the placement of local infrastructure. To the north, Salt Coulee and Godfrey Creek cut through the terrain near the Flying A Butte, illustrating the geological transition between high buttes and the deep coulees that characterize the regional watershed. The sparse human footprint is marked primarily by named thoroughfares such as Warrick Rd and Beaver Creek Rd, which connect these isolated landmarks across the plains.