2024 Map of Buffalo Creek

About this map

The Redwater River and its intricate network of drainage channels define this landscape along the border of McCone and Dawson counties. This portion of eastern Montana is characterized by a high-density system of ephemeral waterways, including the North Fork Buffalo Creek and South Fork Buffalo Creek, which converge as they move toward the southeastern corner of the quadrangle. The map reveals a remote ranching and grazing environment where infrastructure is focused on water management and basic access, evidenced by Switzer Reservoir in the northeast and a sparse grid of gravel routes such as E Duck Creek Rd and Buffalo Creek Rd. These named roads and reservoirs represent the primary human imprints on a territory dominated by the natural erosive patterns of the Buffalo Creek watershed.