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2014 Map of Tip Top Butte

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Tip Top Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Tip Top Butte rises above the drainage networks of southeastern Montana, serving as a central landmark in this 2014 study of Carter County. The terrain is defined by a series of distinct geological formations, including Twin Buttes, the expansive Flattops, and the descriptive Dead Horse Point to the southeast. This landscape is deeply carved by a complex system of seasonal and perennial waterways such as Boxelder Cr, Clear Fork, and Hay Cr, which dictate the movement across this open country.

Infrastructure is sparse, consisting primarily of gravel and dirt routes like Hammond Rd and Cottonwood Creek Rd that follow the natural contours and section lines. To the south, Wolf Point stands near the boundary of the Little Missouri River watershed. The mapping of these features, alongside others like Duncan Cr and Black Point Ln, provides a clear view of the ranching corridors and topographical high points that have historically guided navigation and land use in this corner of the state.