2020 Map of Flag Butte

About this map

The Two Medicine River and Medicine River carve through the northern landscape of this Pondera County region, defining a terrain shaped by water management and natural basins. A sophisticated irrigation network is evident through the distribution of the N Canal, M Canal, and K Canal, which support agricultural activity across the Montana plains. At the heart of the quadrangle lies Alkali Lake, a significant hydrological feature that collects runoff from the surrounding benchlands. To the west, the prominent elevation of Flag Butte serves as a local landmark overlooking the drainage systems. The boundary between Glacier and Pondera counties cuts through the northern reaches, while Buffalo Ridge Rd provides one of the few named transportation corridors through this rural expanse of the Blackfeet Indian Reservation vicinity.