2017 Map of Buffalo Reservoir

About this map

Bracket Butte and the surrounding drainage basins of eastern Montana define this landscape near the turn of the 21st century. The map reveals a transition from the municipal operations at the Baker Municipal Airport to the open rangeland and intermittent waterways that characterize Fallon County. Water management is central to the area's geography, anchored by the Buffalo Reservoir in the southeast and a network of named drainages including Sandstone Cr, Buffalo Cr, and Red Butte Cr. The rural road network reflects a history of local travel and settlement, with uniquely named routes such as Dance Hall Rd, Fertile Prairie Rd, and Sheep Corner Rd providing access to the various sections and townships. This survey serves as a record of land use and water features in a corner of the state where topography is shaped by creek beds and lone landmarks like Corral Cr.