2017 Map of Scotty Butte

About this map

The Bears Paw Mountains define the northern Montana landscape of this quadrangle, where a series of prominent peaks and plateaus rise above the high plains. Named elevations including Scotty Butte, Black Butte, and Thunder Butte dominate the horizon, serving as crucial landmarks for navigation and local history. The drainage patterns of Peoples Cr and Rieve Cr dictate the layout of the land, while several water management features such as Rieve Reservoir and Upper Hansen Reservoir indicate the region's agricultural and pastoral infrastructure. In the southeastern corner, the label for Coal Mine Coulee points toward a history of local resource extraction. A sparse network of rural routes, including Birdtail Rd and Peoples Creek Rd, connects these remote points, reflecting the expansive and isolated nature of the terrain.