2017 Map of Buckley Lake

About this map

Sun Prairie Flats dominates the northern landscape of this Phillips County territory, where high plains topography meets the intricate drainage systems of the Missouri River watershed. The area is defined by its seasonal hydrology, centered on the namesake Buckley Lake and the intermittent flows of Sage Cr and Tallow Cr. To the south, the terrain becomes more complex as it rises into the Larb Hills, a rugged upland characterized by deep erosion and named high points such as Collins Hill. The sparse road network, consisting primarily of Content Rd and Triple Crossing Rd, reflects the expansive ranching and prairie character of this part of Montana. For researchers of Big Sky Country history, the map provides a clear view of land management through township and range boundaries, including t26n r32e and t26n r33e, alongside distinctive geological formations like Badland Coulee and Plummer Coulee.