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2024 Map of Ryan Butte

Name: 2024 Topographic Map of Ryan Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2024
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

Mount Hancock and Ryan Butte dominate this portion of Chouteau County, where the high plains of Montana meet the breaks of the Missouri River drainage. The landscape is defined by its dramatic verticality, with prominent formations like McNamara Butte and Flying A Butte standing as landmarks for travelers moving along Warrick Rd. This terrain is deeply incised by a drainage network including Godfrey Creek, Salt Coulee, and the winding Eagle Creek.

The historic Cow Island Trl cuts across the southern half of the map, tracing a legacy of movement through this territory. The path reflects the area's history as a transit corridor between the Missouri River and the northern plains. Settlement is sparse, characterized by the intersection of remote tracks like Eagle Creek Ln and small seasonal watercourses such as Little Sandy Creek and Dog Creek.