2024 Map of Buffalo Lake

About this map

Buffalo Lake and its smaller neighbor Little Buffalo Lake anchor the northwestern landscape of this Glacier County quadrangle. The terrain is defined by dramatic elevation changes, notably along Horsethief Ridge and the distinct formations of Little Crown Butte and Antelope Butte. These features suggest a high-plains environment where drainage is carved through systems like Little Rock Coulee and Gillam Coulee. Transportation in this area relies on a sparse network of rural routes, including Chalk Butte Rd, Thorn Rd, and Brandvold Rd. The map illustrates the contemporary land management of northern Montana, where wide-open topographical features are often tied to specific historical family names and geographical landmarks used by local ranchers and land users for generations.