2017 Map of Studhorse Butte

About this map

Studhorse Butte and the adjacent Rattlesnake Butte rise from the high plains of Chouteau County, anchoring a landscape shaped by intermittent watercourses and expansive ranching territory. This 2017 survey shows a land defined by its drainage patterns, where Big Sandy Cr and Little Sandy Cr cut through the terrain alongside named coulees like Alkali Coulee and Lonetree Coulee. The map illustrates the practical infrastructure of the modern West, centered on the transit corridors of Warrick Rd and Judith Landing Rd. These routes provide the primary access through the sections of T26N and T27N, connecting the remote drainage basins of Godfrey Cr and Scottish Cr to the larger region. The absence of dense settlement highlights the area's continued use as open range and agricultural land, where topographic features serve as the primary landmarks for navigation and land management.