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2014 Map of Signal Butte

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Signal Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Fort Peck Lake defines the western edge of this landscape, where the waters meet a complex network of coulees and ridges along the border of Valley and Garfield counties. This 2014 survey captures the intricate drainage patterns of the Missouri River breaks, characterized by numerous seasonal waterways like White Horse Coulee and Bog Coulee. The topography rises toward the east, culminating in prominent landmarks such as Signal Butte and the northern reaches of the Piney Buttes.

Remote and sparsely developed, the area shows a clear reliance on natural water sources and traditional grazing lands, indicated by labels such as Swallow Nest Spring and Cattle Cr. The map provides a detailed view of the high-country hydrology, tracing the headwaters of the E Fork Crooked Cr as it carves through the terrain. The presence of the county line through the middle of the lake highlights the importance of the reservoir as both a geographic and political boundary in this portion of Montana.