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1984 Map of Studhorse Butte

Name: 1984 Topographic Map of Studhorse Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Studhorse Butte and the surrounding high plains of Chouteau County are defined by a complex drainage system that carves through the Montana landscape. This 1984 provisional survey illustrates the confluence of several significant seasonal and perennial watercourses, most notably Big Sandy Creek and Little Sandy Creek, which navigate the township lines in the central portion of the sheet. The terrain is further shaped by Godfrey Creek to the north and deep cuts like Alkali Coulee and Lonetree Coulee in the south.

Prominent landmarks such as Rattlesnake Butte provide distinct navigational points in an otherwise open range. The map reveals a sparsely settled region primarily utilized for ranching, with a network of unimproved roads and trails connecting remote sections. Researchers can trace the specific township and range boundaries that partitioned this territory, reflecting the enduring legacy of the Public Land Survey System in the American West.