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2014 Map of Ryan Butte

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Ryan Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

The Bears Paw Mountains rise above the high plains of Chouteau County in this modern survey, defining a landscape of isolated peaks and deep coulees. Prominent landmarks such as Ryan Butte, McNamara Butte, and Flying A Butte serve as critical navigational markers across the territory, while Mt Hancock anchors the western side of the quadrangle. The drainage network is complex, featuring the winding paths of Eagle Creek and its tributary Little Eagle Creek, alongside Frenchman Creek and Godfrey Creek to the north.

Historical transit is evidenced by the presence of the Cow Island Trl, a route deeply connected to the 19th-century river trade and military history of the Upper Missouri. Modern access follows the rugged corridors of Warrick Rd and Coal Mine Rd, which thread between features like Salt Coulee and Sheep Coulee, tracing the same natural contours used by early travelers in this portion of North-Central Montana.