2011 Map of School Butte

About this map

School Butte and Crown Butte dominate the high ground of this Garfield County landscape, overlooking a network of drainages and ranching infrastructure. The area is defined by its water management, featuring several localized earthen structures such as the Glasscock Brothers Number 1 Dam, Emma Number 1 Dam, and the curiously named Blue Drew Number 1 Dam. These features, along with Drew Number 1 Dam, suggest a long-standing history of cattle ranching and land stewardship in this portion of Montana. The natural hydrology is led by Big Porcupine Creek and its tributaries, including Heist Creek and West Fork Basin Creek, which are supplemented by the presence of Scott Springs. This 2011 survey captures the area's geography as a mix of high buttes and seasonal watercourses, reflecting the practical needs of the high plains.