2017 Map of Tip Top Butte

About this map

Tip-Top Butte and Twin Buttes anchor this high-plains landscape in Carter County, where the terrain is defined by a series of prominent points and extensive drainage networks. The northern section is marked by the winding path of Boxelder Cr and the presence of Hammond Rd, which serves as a primary transit corridor through this section of southeastern Montana. The hydrologic pattern is complex, with the Clear Fork and its various tributaries, including Cow Cr and Deep Cr, cutting through the undulating surface. To the south, landmarks such as Wolf Point and Dead Horse Point provide distinct navigational references for those studying the area's topography. The distribution of these named points alongside the Flattops plateau suggests a landscape of significant relief where water sources dictate the traditional movement of people and livestock.