2024 Map of Wheeler

About this map

Wheeler anchors the southeastern corner of this Valley County landscape, situated where the high plains meet the intricate drainages feeding the Missouri River breaks. The topography is dominated by the prominent elevation of Tiger Butte to the north, which overlooks a network of seasonal watercourses including Dogle Creek and Mud Creek. A significant portion of the southern boundary is occupied by the Charles M Russell National Wildlife Refuge, indicating the transition from managed rangeland to protected prairie wilderness. The land is partitioned by a grid of rural routes such as Maxness Rd and Tiger Butte Rd, reflecting the long-standing Public Land Survey System divisions that define the settlement patterns of the Missouri River country. This contemporary survey captures the balance between remote ranching outposts and the vast conservation lands of central Montana.