2020 Map of Sand Buttes

About this map

Sand Buttes serves as the central high point in this remote section of Rosebud County, where the landscape is defined by a series of significant drainage systems and seasonal water sources. The map details a cattle-and-ranching geography, marked by the Fisherman Dan Reservoir in the northwest and the Barley Reservoirs to the south. These man-made features, alongside the meandering paths of Coal Cr and Bull Cr, illustrate the critical importance of water management in this part of Montana. The terrain is deeply dissected by several major coulees, including Fisherman Dan Coulee and Sand Butte Coulee, which channel runoff toward the N Fork Sand Cr. Aside from the primary Sand Creek Rd, the area remains largely undeveloped, preserving the original land survey divisions across several townships and ranges.