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2011 Map of Whitewater East

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Whitewater East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Whitewater serves as the primary settlement in this stretch of Phillips County, characterized by its position near the Whitewater Post Office and the convergence of local drainage ways. The landscape is defined by the winding path of East Fork Whitewater Creek as it moves through the northern plains, eventually reaching the Whitewater Dam. To the south, the topography rises toward distinct geological markers such as Tea Kettle Butte, which stands as a prominent local landmark above the surrounding coulees.

Traditional land use patterns are visible through the network of rural routes like Whitewater Rd, which connects isolated water sources and natural breaks in the terrain. Significant local features for those tracking the history of northern Montana include the drainage of Dunbar Coulee and Provost Coulee, alongside the perennial Lone Tree Spring. The map documents a sparsely populated ranching and agricultural region where water access remains the central organizing principle for both historical and modern activity.