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2017 Map of Ryan Butte

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Ryan Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Bears Paw Mountains rise in the northern reaches of this territory, defining a landscape of high buttes and deeply cut drainages. The area is characterized by significant topographical features such as Ryan Butte, Flying A Butte, and McNamara Butte, which serve as prominent landmarks across the Chouteau County ranching country. Below these heights, the land is etched by Salt Coulee and Sheep Coulee, where seasonal water moves toward Eagle Cr and the southern Dog Cr.

Modern infrastructure follows historic routes through this portion of Montana, with Warrick Rd and Coal Mine Rd providing access to these upland grazing lands. A notable path for researchers is the Cow Island Trl, which cuts across the southern sections of the map, tracing a legendary passage through the Missouri River breaks region. This 2017 survey documents the enduring physical character of the high plains, where the names of early settlers and ranchers are preserved in landforms like Mt Hancock.