2020 Map of Seventh Point Buttes

About this map

Fort Peck Lake dominates the southern and eastern portions of this landscape, its intricate shoreline defined by the flooded breaks of the Missouri River country. The terrain is characterized by a series of high ridges and deep coulees that drain toward the reservoir, including Fifth Ridge, Sixth Ridge, and Seventh Ridge. These landforms, along with the Seventh Point Buttes, illustrate the complex erosion patterns typical of this part of Montana. The boundary between Valley and Garfield counties runs through the center of the lake, marking a political division in this largely uninhabited area. Access is limited to a few primitive routes such as Pines Rd and N W R 1300, which navigate the high ground between features like Seventh Point Coulee and Lower Eighth Coulee, reflecting the isolated nature of the Missouri River Breaks.