2011 Map of Tip Top Butte

About this map

Tip Top Butte rises above a high plains landscape defined by its complex drainage network and prominent geological formations. In this 2011 survey of Carter County, the land is etched by the Clear Fork and Boxelder Creek, alongside smaller tributaries like T L Creek and Duncan Creek. Human engineering in this arid environment is visible through a series of named water management structures, including the Lost Calf Detention Dam, Burch Dam, and Helen B Dent Dam. These features suggest a ranching or agricultural landscape where water retention is critical for survival. The terrain is further distinguished by landforms with evocative names such as Flattops, Twin Buttes, and the isolated Wolf Point to the southwest. Cottonwood RD serves as a primary transit corridor through this section of eastern Montana, connecting these dispersed landmarks across the open range.