2011 Map of Burnett Creek

About this map

Burnett Creek and its tributaries define the drainage patterns of this Valley County landscape, illustrating a remote region of Montana shaped by water management and livestock ranching. The presence of irrigation infrastructure like Corral Dam and Collins Dam highlights the necessity of water storage in this semi-arid environment. These smaller reservoirs, including the notable Desert Claim Reservoir, provide essential resources for local operations connected by thoroughfares such as Rock Creek Rd and Hinsdale Livestock Rd. The terrain is further marked by distinct geological depressions like Badland Coulee and Cow Coulee, which channel seasonal runoff toward larger systems like Willow Creek and Chisholm Creek. This 2011 survey serves as a record of the rural infrastructure and natural drainage networks that support the ranching economy in northern Montana.