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2011 Map of Burnett Flats West

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Burnett Flats West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Burnett Flats dominates this portion of Valley County, characterized by a complex network of ephemeral coulees and an extensive system of small-scale water management. The landscape is defined by its industrial and agricultural infrastructure, notably the Bentonite Number 1 Mine and Bentonite Number 2 Mine situated in the northern reaches. These sites, coupled with the presence of Burnett Spur Rd, indicate the specific mineral extraction history of this Montana plains region.

Water control is a primary feature of the terrain, evidenced by numerous named catchments such as Badger Reservoir, Clover Reservoir, and Bend Reservoir. The drainage patterns of South Fork Little Beaver Creek and North Fork Lone Tree Creek are interrupted by series of small barriers, including Makee Dam and the Upper Lone Tree Dam, reflecting a concerted effort to manage runoff across the dry coulees like Hammond Coulee and Grant Coulee.