2020 Map of Badland Draw

About this map

Little Missouri National Grassland dominates the landscape in this borderland where Montana meets North Dakota. The terrain is defined by complex drainage systems and prominent landmarks like Haystack Butte and the elevated reach of Windy Ridge. These natural features, alongside the namesake Badland Draw, shaped the grazing and transit patterns of the region. Local hydrology is detailed through numerous seasonal watercourses, including Cannonball Cr, Johny Cr, and Dugout Cr, which carve through the high plains. The transition between Fallon and Slope counties is clearly demarcated, showing the intersection of state lines and public land management. Human infrastructure is sparse, characterized primarily by historical routes such as Old 16 Rd, reflecting the low-density settlement pattern typical of the eastern Montana grasslands during the modern era.