2014 Map of Steamboat Butte

About this map

Steamboat Butte rises as the dominant landmark in this Montana landscape, where the high plains of Musselshell and Yellowstone counties meet. The area is defined by a dendritic network of intermittent drainage, with Shovel Creek and Hawk Creek cutting deep into the terrain. A sparse network of ranch roads, including Hawk Creek Road, Jenson Road, and Fishel Creek Road, provides the primary access through these townships, tracing the natural contours of the land. This survey illustrates the vast, open character of the region, where water sources like Hibbard Creek and Dry Fork Hawk Creek have historically dictated the placement of homesteads and range boundaries. The presence of named tracks such as Fauth Road and Walker Road suggests the enduring presence of local ranching families in this part of the state.