2014 Map of Buffalo

About this map

Buffalo and Straw serve as the primary hubs in this section of central Montana where the Little Belt Mountains meet the Judith Basin. The landscape is defined by a dense network of hydrologic features, including numerous named springs like 12N15E20AC_01 Spring and complex drainage systems such as Ross Fork Cr and Mud Cr. This 2014 survey documents the enduring pastoral character of the region, marked by extensive ranching infrastructure like Peterson Ranch Ln and the small settlements of McClave and Garneill. The presence of the Buffalo Cem and another Cemetery near Garneill provides essential markers for local genealogical research. The map illustrates a high-plains geography where coulees like Weber Coulee and Monk Coulee break the terrain, following the jurisdictional line between Judith Basin and Fergus Counties.