2024 Map of Starve Out Flat

About this map

The Missouri Wild and Scenic River carves a deep path through this portion of the Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument, defining the border between Chouteau and Fergus counties. The landscape is a complex system of coulees and high plateaus, where the Missouri River passes notable landmarks like Sneath Bottom and The Wall. To the south, the namesake Starve Out Flat sits above the winding course of Arrow Creek, which drains a series of dramatic topographical depressions including The Big Sag and The Little Sag. The terrain is marked by distinctive benches such as Eightmile Bench and Canavan Bench, reflecting the characteristic geography of the Missouri Breaks. This map documents a largely roadless environment where water sources like Lohse Spring and Cow Camp Spring are critical anchors in a vast, open territory used for grazing and conservation.