2011 Map of Buffalo Reservoir

About this map

Sandstone Creek and Red Butte Creek carve through this section of eastern Montana, where the ranching landscape of Fallon County is defined by its water management and sparse rail infrastructure. The presence of Kingmont Siding along the northern rail corridor highlights the historical importance of small-scale shipping points for the regional agricultural economy. Water retention is central to the land's utility here, evidenced by the large Buffalo Reservoir and specific engineering projects like the Kirschten Number 1 Dam and Pinnaw Dam. Notable terrain landmarks, such as Bracket Butte, provide vertical contrast to the drainage basins of Corral Creek and Buffalo Creek, illustrating a landscape shaped by intermittent waterflow and managed prairie resources.