Square Butte Bench dominates this high-plains landscape in Chouteau County, where a network of gravel section roads defines the agricultural and ranching patterns of the early twenty-first century. The presence of Square Butte Bench Cemetery along McNaughton Rd suggests a longstanding community presence in this expansive prairie. Water management is a critical feature of the terrain, evidenced by the inclusion of Little Phantom Dam and Deuteronomy Dam, which serve the localized needs of the surrounding benchland. Aviation and local infrastructure are represented by the Owen Brothers Airport and Hawarden Hall in the northern portion of the survey. The road network, including Kynett Rd and Montana Rd, illustrates the grid-like organization typical of Montana's rural landscapes, connecting these isolated landmarks across the wide-open geography.
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1890 · Fort Benton
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1892 · Fort Benton
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1897 · Fort Benton
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1953 · Last Chance Bench
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1954 · Great Falls
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1954 · Lewistown
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1957 · Great Falls
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1959 · Lewistown
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1972 · Square Butte SE
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1972 · Square Butte
USGS Topo · 1:24,000