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Dodson.

Its Census reference point is in Glaciated Northern Grasslands, within Northwestern Glaciated Plains. Malta lies about 17.5 miles east of Dodson by reference-point distance.

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Natural-color aerial photograph of land around Dodson, Montana
THE LAND FROM ABOVE

A closer look at Dodson, Montana · USDA NAIP aerial photography

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Land around Dodson, Montana from above

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THE SETTINGGlaciated Northern Grasslands
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYPhillips County
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Dodson on the map

THE DODSON LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Glaciated Northern Grasslands setting.

Dodson town has 0.17 square miles of land in Phillips County. Its Census reference point is in Glaciated Northern Grasslands, within Northwestern Glaciated Plains.

Glaciated plains bridge the wetter eastern prairie and the drier, more broken Great Plains. Numerous prairie potholes and other seasonal or persistent wetlands are characteristic regional landforms.

Regional context: Northwestern Glaciated Plains ↗ · Classification at the Census reference point

Dodson and Phillips County

Dodson is associated with Phillips County in the Census boundary data. Start with the parcel’s tax bill to match the property to that jurisdiction, then confirm which government handles its land use.

Phillips County

Dodson by land and water

The Census records 0 square miles of water within Dodson, or 0% of its total area. It is 1.4 percentage points lower than the 1.4% recorded for Phillips County. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Dodson town has 15.5% of the land area of nearby Malta city (1.07 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Dodson land.

These starting questions follow this location’s jurisdiction, regional setting, and nearby geography. The answers come from the property itself.

01

Locate the parcel within Dodson

Use a tax bill, deed, or assessor’s parcel number to pin down the land in Dodson. Check the Phillips County geography against the actual property location.

02

Read the Glaciated Northern Grasslands setting

Glaciated Northern Grasslands belongs to Northwestern Glaciated Plains. Do parcel-specific maps identify glacial depressions or drainage features, and how do they relate to the access route?

03

Check the route, beyond Malta

Malta is 17.5 miles east of the Dodson reference point. That geographic proximity does not establish a drivable route or legal access. Which road reaches your land, and is the right to use it recorded?

OPEN THE RIGHT MAP. FIND THE RIGHT RECORD.

Dodson resources,
ready to explore.

The topographic link opens at this location’s reference point. Government links identify the actual named jurisdiction in the Census directory.

MAP CENTERED ON DODSON

USGS National Map

Begin at 48.3953° N, 108.2472° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Dodson ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Dodson data

View Census information selected by this town’s geographic identifier. Available statistics depend on the geography and survey.

View the geography profile ↗THE REGIONAL MAP SOURCE

Glaciated Northern Grasslands

Explore the agency mapping behind the Northwestern Glaciated Plains context in this guide. Use the detailed map to identify the unit at your actual property.

View regional mapping ↗
Additional Montana landowner resources

Montana Cadastral

State Library mapping for locating parcels and researching property information.

DNRC water-right research

Explains water-right records and ways to research the rights associated with a property.

FEMA flood mapsUSDA Web Soil SurveyWetlands mapper

PLACES, DISTANCES & CONNECTIONS

Around Dodson.

Malta lies about 17.5 miles east of Dodson by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Dodson in context

NSEWMalta · 17.5 miles1Fort Belknap Agency · 20 miles2Harlem · 26.4 miles3North Harlem Colony · 26.7 miles4Turner Colony · 26.7 miles5Lodge Pole · 29 miles6OUTER RING: 29 MILES
  1. 1
    Malta17.5 mi · city
  2. 2
    Fort Belknap Agency20 mi · census-designated place
  3. 3
    Harlem26.4 mi · city
  4. 4
    North Harlem Colony26.7 mi · census-designated place
  5. 5
    Turner Colony26.7 mi · census-designated place
  6. 6
    Lodge Pole29 mi · census-designated place
Positions are calculated from Census reference points. Crowded labels use a leader line to their exact dot. Straight-line distances within Montana; no roads, travel times, or service boundaries are implied.
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QUESTIONS GROUNDED IN THIS PLACE

Your Dodson
land questions.

Have a tax bill, an inherited deed, or simply a map pin? Start with what you have.

What should I send for land in Dodson?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in Phillips County. Dodson’s 0.17 square miles of land include many different property situations; the exact parcel is what we review.

Is every Dodson property in Glaciated Northern Grasslands?+

No. Glaciated Northern Grasslands is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Dodson boundary and individual properties can cross landscape transitions. Open the regional source and the topographic map, then locate the actual parcel before applying regional context.

Can I use Malta as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 17.5 miles east of Dodson’s. That distance is not a driving route, utility connection, or comparable-sale adjustment. Share the actual access road and parcel records so we can review your property on its own facts.

Can I request an offer without being near Dodson?+

Yes. Begin online with the property location and ownership details. Tell Larry G and the team what you know about the land, access, and any co-owners. We review the parcel before deciding whether to propose a purchase; if a sale moves forward, the closing company can explain remote signing arrangements.

Sources for this guide. 2025 U.S. Census geography supplies local names, area measurements, reference points, and map boundaries. Regional context uses EPA Level IV ecoregions mapping. Government links come from the Census 2026 Government Units Listing and are not individually certified by USA Land Offers. Read the mapping methods, coverage, and source details →

This guide describes a service area, not a local office. Maps and regional facts do not establish an individual parcel’s boundaries, permitted use, risk, or value.

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Your land in Dodson.
Your next chapter.

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