2014 Map of Scoffin Butte

About this map

Scoffin Butte rises as a prominent landmark along the boundary of Pondera and Teton counties, overlooking a landscape defined by an intricate network of water management and drainage. The 2014 terrain shows the vital role of irrigation in this Montana region, evidenced by the B Canal and the Dean-Burd-Leach Ditch, which redirect water across the plains. Several significant watercourses, including Birch Cr, Sheep Cr, and Scoffin Cr, carve through the sections, while the Tedson Reservoir provides a critical catchment point. The road network is strictly utilitarian, with routes like Swift Dam Rd and Dupuyer Creek Rd following the natural contours of the land and the established property lines. This survey captures a moment in the modern agricultural and ranching history of the area, where the geography is shaped by the practical needs of water distribution, as seen in the Hagers Coulee area.