2011 Map of Kirkendal Flat

About this map

Kirkendal Flat anchors this high plains landscape within Petroleum County, where a complex network of seasonal drainage channels defines the topography. The area is characterized by deep coulees, such as Gordon Coulee and Kastner Coulee, which cut through the terrain to feed into larger water systems. Dovetail Creek winds across the central portion of the sheet, while Blood Creek and Swanson Coulee define the southern reaches. This 2011 survey illustrates the sparse, undeveloped character of this part of Montana, focusing on the natural hydrography of Drag Creek and its many unnamed tributaries. The map serves as a detailed record of the land's physical contours and its traditional ranching-country landmarks before more modern infrastructure or land-use changes.