2011 Map of Little Buffalo Hill

About this map

Little Buffalo Hill stands as a prominent landmark in this segment of Valley County, where the sprawling waters of Fort Peck Lake define the western and northern landscape. The shoreline is characterized by a series of deeply indented inlets and bays, such as Hell Creek Bay, Bebee Coulee Bay, and Crooked Creek Bay, each formed by the flooding of traditional drainage systems. These coulees, including North Whitey Coulee and South Whitey Coulee, illustrate the intricate erosion patterns of the Missouri River breaks. While the terrain is dominated by these water-filled canyons and ridgelines, the map also traces more subtle drainage features like Kibler Coulee and Johnson Coulee that feed into the larger system. This modern survey reflects the contemporary extent of the reservoir, a critical feature for regional water management and recreation in Montana, while documenting the exact nomenclature of the local landforms.