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2020 Map of West Butte

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

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

West Butte dominates this high-altitude landscape along the international border in northern Montana. This 2020 survey highlights the dramatic topographic relief of the Sweet Grass Hills, a series of prominent peaks that rise sharply above the surrounding plains. The map reveals a complex network of canyons and drainages, such as Kicking Horse Canyon and Pratt Canyon, where steep coulees like Police Coulee and Certain Coulee carve through the terrain.

Transport and access are defined by remote gravel arteries including Coal Mine Rd and Nine Mile Rd, which connect the scattered water sources and topographical landmarks. Local-history interest is found in the family-named features like O'Laughlin Coulee and Powers Cr, as well as the precisely charted 37N02E31CDDD01 Spring. The northern margin of the map is defined by the Canada-United States border, marking the northernmost edge of Toole County.