2020 Map of Schuyler Butte

About this map

Fort Peck Lake defines the southern reach of this landscape, where the waters meet the complex topography of central Montana. The terrain is characterized by a dense network of coulees and ridges, reflecting the erosion patterns typical of the region. Distinctive landmarks such as Schuyler Butte and Iron Stake Ridge provide vertical relief above the various drainages. The map records several family-named or descriptive terrain features including McCarty Coulee, Armstrong Coulee, and Cart Trail Coulee, which suggest the historic travel and ranching routes through the breaks. Waterways like Kill Woman Cr and Chippy Cr carve through the high ground of the Larb Hills and Blue Ridge, leading toward the massive reservoir. This area, spanning the Phillips County and Garfield County line, remains a largely undeveloped expanse of public and private rangeland accessed by routes like Coal Mine Hill Rd.