2020 Map of Square Butte SE

About this map

Square Butte Bench dominates the central landscape of this Chouteau County region, a high landform defined by its surrounding drainages. To the north and south, the terrain falls away into a series of seasonal watercourses including Cut Bank Coulee, Panton Coulee, and the larger Big Coulee at the southern edge. This area reflects a classic Montana ranching and agricultural pattern, where roads often follow section lines or the contours of the bench, such as Square Butte Bench Rd and Shine Lake Rd. Local heritage is anchored by the Square Butte Bench Cem and the Owen Bros Airport, suggesting a landscape of long-standing family operations. The presence of Steele Lake Coulee in the east further illustrates the complex erosion patterns that have shaped this high-plains environment.