Sell Your Mineral Rights in Roosevelt County, MT
If you own mineral rights in Roosevelt County, you're sitting on acreage in Montana's portion of the Williston Basin — oil country that's been producing for decades and still attracting serious operators. Values here vary depending on where exactly your acres fall, but some tracts are generating real offers right now. Let's help you figure out what yours are actually worth.
Est. per Acre
$500–$3,500
per net royalty acre
Active Wells
180+
Drilling Activity
Core Basin
Williston Basin
Primary Formation
Primary Resource
Oil
Commodity Type
What's Happening With Mineral Rights in Roosevelt County Right Now
Roosevelt County sits on Montana's northeastern corner, sharing the Williston Basin with North Dakota's more heavily drilled Bakken counties — but activity here is more uneven, and it's worth being honest about that. The eastern portions of the county, particularly around the Poplar Field near the Fort Peck Indian Reservation, have seen consistent production for years and remain the most active zones. If your minerals are in or near established production units close to Wolf Point (the county seat), you're more likely to attract buyer interest than if your acres are in a quieter western section. Drilling isn't happening everywhere, but operators are still working here, and royalty-producing acres have real market value.
Roosevelt County Mineral Rights by the Numbers
~180
producing wells (estimate)
Estimated Active Wells
$500 – $3,500
per net mineral acre (varies significantly by location)
Estimated Value Range Per Acre
8,500 – 10,500
feet in Roosevelt County (shallower than eastern ND Bakken)
Primary Bakken Depth
Oil
with associated natural gas
Primary Commodity
Since 1950s
one of Montana's longest-producing fields
Poplar Field Production History
Who's Operating in Roosevelt County
Chord Energy
CHRDHess Corporation
HESXTO Energy (ExxonMobil subsidiary)
XOMEnerplus Corporation
ERFBurlington Resources (ConocoPhillips subsidiary)
COPWhat's in the Ground
Bakken Shale
The primary target in Roosevelt County. The Bakken here runs slightly shallower than in the core North Dakota counties — around 8,500 to 10,500 feet — which affects well economics compared to the Mountrail or McKenzie County cores. That said, horizontal Bakken wells in Roosevelt County do produce meaningful oil, and the formation remains the main reason operators are active here.
Three Forks
The Three Forks sits just below the Bakken and is often targeted in the same wellbore spacing units. Some operators in Roosevelt County co-develop both formations, which can increase the number of wells your minerals are exposed to. Not every unit gets full Three Forks development, but it's a real upside factor for acreage in active areas.
Madison Limestone
The Madison is a conventional carbonate formation that's been producing oil in eastern Montana — including the Poplar Field area — since the 1950s. It's not the flashy shale play, but it's responsible for some of the oldest and most consistent production in the county. If you're receiving royalties from older vertical wells, the Madison is likely what's producing.
What to Know About Roosevelt County
County Recorder: Wolf Point Courthouse
Mineral deed records for Roosevelt County are filed with the Roosevelt County Clerk and Recorder in Wolf Point. If you're trying to verify ownership or trace a chain of title, that's your starting point. Montana uses a standard deed recording system, and older transfers — especially around inherited minerals — sometimes have gaps or ambiguities worth clearing up before you sell.
Fort Peck Indian Reservation Overlap
A significant portion of Roosevelt County overlaps with the Fort Peck Indian Reservation. Minerals on allotted or tribal land follow federal and Bureau of Indian Affairs rules, not standard Montana state law. If your mineral rights are on reservation land, leasing and sale processes are different — you'll need BIA approval, and the timeline and paperwork are more involved. Know which category your acres fall into before assuming a standard sale process applies.
Montana Severance and Production Taxes
Montana levies both a severance tax and a production tax on oil and gas. For oil, the combined effective rate can run 9–12% depending on well type and age. These taxes reduce net royalty income and are something buyers factor into their offers. New horizontal wells sometimes qualify for reduced rates in early production months, which can affect how offers are structured.
Spacing Units and Forced Pooling
Montana allows forced pooling (called 'integration' in state statute), which means if an operator has enough acreage in a unit, your minerals can be included even if you haven't signed a lease. If you've received a pooling notice or an order from the Montana Board of Oil and Gas Conservation, that's important — don't ignore it. You typically have options, but there are deadlines.
Questions We Hear From Roosevelt County Owners
I got an offer from an operator near Poplar. Is it a fair price?
My minerals are in Roosevelt County but I've never received a royalty check. Do they have any value?
How does the Fort Peck Reservation affect my mineral rights sale?
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Whether you just got an offer, inherited acreage you've never thought about, or are simply curious — the first step is a free, no-pressure conversation. We'll look at your specific location, any existing leases, and current market conditions and give you a straight answer about value. No obligation, no runaround.
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