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2011 Map of Willis Buttes

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Willis Buttes and a series of prominent high points define this section of McCone County, where the landscape is carved by a complex network of seasonal drainages and small-scale water management. The terrain is marked by distinct geological features like Bald Butte, Teton Butte, and Big Butte, while travel through the breaks is channeled by named crossings such as Twitchell Pass and Lions Pass.

Water storage is a primary theme of human activity in this arid environment, evidenced by numerous named reservoirs and dams. These include Hell Gate Reservoir, Goose Island Reservoir, and Teds Reservoir. Many of these features carry the names of local landowners or historic families, such as the Lyle Nelson Number 7 Dam and Margaret Hays Number 1 Dam, providing valuable clues for researchers tracing family history and land use in this part of Montana.