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2011 Map of Buffalo Hill

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Fort Peck Lake reaches into the northwest corner of this Garfield County landscape, where the high plains meet the intricate drainage systems of the Missouri River breaks. The terrain is defined by a network of seasonal waterways and ranching infrastructure, including the North Fork Woody Creek and the South Fork Woody Creek. These drainages are managed by numerous small-scale reservoirs such as the Claribell Number 4 Dam, Big Bucks Number 16 Dam, and Jensen Dam.

Buffalo Hill stands as a prominent landmark in the east, overlooking the confluence of coulees and creeks that characterize this cattle country. The presence of Burdick Coulee and Wolf Creek highlights the erosive forces that have shaped this portion of Montana. This survey documents the sparse settlement patterns and the essential role of water management in an arid environment during the early 21st century.