2011 Map of Three Buttes Creek West

About this map

Three Buttes Creek and the headwaters of East Fork Fox Creek define the drainage patterns of this rural Richland County landscape. Recorded in the early 21st century, the area is characterized by an extensive network of section-line roads such as County Rd 324 and County Rd 328, supporting a widespread ranching and agricultural economy. Water management is critical in this environment, as evidenced by landmarks like Vaira Dam in the northwest and V E G Gunderson Dam to the north. Smaller tributaries like Middle Charlie Creek and Middle Fork Fox Creek weave between the graded county routes, including Fas 201 and Field Rd, illustrating how modern infrastructure follows the natural contours of the Montana prairie.