2017 Map of West Butte

About this map

The Sweet Grass Hills dominate the northern landscape of Toole County, where the prominent elevation of West Butte stands just south of the international border between Canada and the United States. This terrain is characterized by a series of deep drainages and canyons, including Kicking Horse Canyon and Pratt Canyon, which channel seasonal water through the foothills. The naming of local landforms, such as Certain Coulee, O'Laughlin Coulee, and Greens Coulee, reflects the area's grazing and ranching history. Transportation in this high plains environment is defined by functional routes like Coal Mine Rd and Nine Mile Rd, which navigate the township and range grid. Numerous creeks, including Pike Cr, McDonald Cr, and Kicking Horse Cr, weave through the elevations, tracing the natural path of runoff toward the southern plains of Montana.