2017 Map of Burnett Flats West

About this map

Burnett Flats and the surrounding high plains of Valley County define this landscape, where early 21st-century ranching and water management are evident in a series of remote catchments. The drainage network is characterized by deep incisions such as Road Coulee, Hammond Coulee, and Grant Coulee, which channel seasonal runoff toward larger tributaries like the S Fork Little Beaver Cr and N Fork Lone Tree Cr. Small-scale reservoirs including Badger Reservoir, Somers Reservoir, and Clover Reservoir are scattered across the terrain, serving as critical infrastructure for livestock in this arid region. The surveyor's grid is articulated by isolated routes such as Bentonite Rd, Ridge Rd, and Burnett Spur Rd, reflecting the sparse, utilitarian transport patterns of northeastern Montana.