2014 Map of Simons Butte

About this map

Simons Butte rises above a highly dissected landscape on the border of Dawson and Prairie counties, where a complex network of seasonal drainages defines the local topography. This 2014 survey captures the remote rangeland of eastern Montana, showing how the terrain is etched by waterways such as Cabin Cr, Sand Butte Cr, and Ash Cr. The land is organized by an established grid of township lines including t12n r54e and t12n r55e, which are served by a sparse network of prairie roads. Significant local arteries like Cabin Creek Rd and Mildred Tower Rd provide the primary access through this territory. The drainage patterns of W Fork Hay Cr and Hog Cr suggest a landscape dominated by erosion and periodic runoff, essential for understanding the historical grazing and land-use patterns of the region.