2020 Map of Silver Bow Spring

About this map

Silver Bow Spring and Senechal Spring anchor the hydrography of this high plains region in northern Blaine County, where water sources have long dictated the movement of livestock and people. The landscape is defined by its drainages, including the prominent Woody Island Cr and various coulees that break the prairie, such as Murphy Coulee and East Butte Coulee. These features represent the essential geography of the northern Montana range, where seasonal water and topographic shelter provided by Mid Butte are critical. The map traces a sparse network of roads like Summit Rd and Hogeland Rd, which follow the section lines of the Public Land Survey System, connecting remote ranching parcels. The presence of Snider Spring further illustrates the importance of reliable water in this semi-arid environment, serving as a landmark for local land use and genealogy.