2020 Map of Shane Ridge

About this map

Columbus anchors the northern edge of this Montana landscape where the Yellowstone River cuts through the high plains. The topography is defined by significant elevation changes, moving from the river valley and Countrymans Bluff up toward the prominent Shane Ridge in the south. The map documents a rugged drainage network including Bearpaw Cr, Butt Cr, and the deep incision of Coal Mine Coulee. Landforms such as Wash Bowl Butte and Flaherty Flat indicate a landscape shaped by both wind and water erosion over time. Modern infrastructure, represented by Stillwater Estates Rd and several private ranch roads like Stadel Ln and Jack Rabbit Ln, shows the continued human expansion into the benchlands overlooking the river. The boundary between Stillwater and Carbon counties is also clearly delineated as it traverses these coulees and ridges.