2011 Map of Buffalo Lake

About this map

Buffalo Lake and Little Buffalo Lake anchor the northern landscape of this Glacier County terrain, situated in a region defined by dramatic buttes and coulees. The landform orientation here reveals a series of prominent elevations, including Big Crown Butte, Little Crown Butte, and Antelope Butte, which punctuate the plains. Evidence of local ranching and land use is sparse but significant, centered on the Branderval Ranch and a network of rural routes such as Thorn Rd and Brandvold Rd. Water management and natural drainage patterns are visible through features like Horsethief Ridge and the winding path of Little Rock Coulee, alongside its South Fork. This survey provides a clear view of the high plains topography and isolated landholdings near the Canadian border in the early 21st century.