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2020 Map of Volcano Butte

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Volcano Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Volcano Butte rises as a prominent landmark in this section of Meagher County, situated within the southeastern reaches of the Lewis & Clark National Forest. The landscape is defined by the high elevations of the Little Belt Mountains, where drainages like Lamb Cr and Migs Cr carve through the terrain. Evidence of local connectivity is seen in the network of forest routes and local roads, including Co Hwy 830 and the Jamison Trl, which navigate the slopes near Smoky Mtn.

Water resources are central to the geography here, with the N Fork Smith River and N Fork Eightmile Cr providing primary drainage. In the southwest corner, Lake Sutherlin offers a significant collector for the surrounding mountain runoff. This map captures a modern view of the high-country meadow at Higgins Park, illustrating the remote character of these timbered uplands and the persistent trails like Fisher Place Ln that serve the area.