Sell Your Mineral Rights in Roosevelt County, MT
If you own mineral rights in Roosevelt County, Montana, you're holding acreage in the Williston Basin — one of the most significant oil-producing regions in North America. Activity here is real, with over 1,300 producing wells and established operators like Continental Resources and Oasis Petroleum working the county. Whether you've just received an offer or you're trying to understand what you have, it's worth knowing what your rights are actually worth before you decide anything.
Est. per Acre
$200–$1,200
per net royalty acre
Active Wells
1,300+
Drilling Activity
Core Basin
Williston Basin
Primary Formation
Primary Resource
Oil
Commodity Type
What Mineral Rights in Roosevelt County Actually Look Like Right Now
Roosevelt County sits in the northeastern corner of Montana, and its mineral rights story is tied directly to the Bakken Shale and Williston Basin — the same play that transformed North Dakota into a top oil-producing state. With over 1,300 producing wells and cumulative oil production recorded at roughly 564,700 barrels, this is not a speculative undrilled frontier — there is real production history here. That said, Roosevelt County is not the highest-density part of the Bakken, and values can vary significantly depending on where your acreage sits relative to active development. Before you accept an offer or decide to hold, it's worth understanding what the data actually says about your specific position.
Roosevelt County by the Numbers
1,300
wells
Producing Wells
564,700
BBL
Cumulative Oil Production
859,200
MCF
Cumulative Gas Production
$200 – $1,200
per acre
Estimated Value Range Per Acre (estimate only)
Oil
Primary Commodity
Who's Operating in Roosevelt County
Continental Resources Inc
CLROasis Petroleum North America LLC
OASDevon Energy Williston, L.L.C.
DVNFoundation Energy Management, LLC
Kraken Operating, LLC
Citation Oil & Gas Corp.
What's in the Ground
Bakken Shale
The Bakken is the primary target in Roosevelt County and the reason the Williston Basin became one of the most-talked-about oil plays in the country. It's a tight oil formation that requires horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing to produce. Where wells are well-positioned and the reservoir is cooperative, Bakken wells can be strong producers — but not every acre performs the same.
Three Forks
The Three Forks formation sits just below the Bakken and has become an important secondary target across the Williston Basin. Operators will often develop both formations from the same well pad, which can meaningfully increase the value of mineral rights in areas where both are productive. Whether Three Forks is actively targeted on your acreage depends on the specific operator and lease terms.
Questions We Hear From Roosevelt County Owners
I got an offer out of nowhere. Is this a good time to sell mineral rights in Roosevelt County?
I inherited mineral rights in Roosevelt County but don't know if anyone is even drilling there. How do I find out?
Roosevelt County isn't exactly the center of the Bakken. Does that hurt the value of my mineral rights?
What to Know About Roosevelt County
Montana regulates through the Board of Oil and Gas Conservation
Montana has its own oil and gas regulatory structure, separate from neighboring North Dakota. The Montana Board of Oil and Gas Conservation oversees permitting, production reporting, and well spacing for all activity in Roosevelt County. This means the rules governing your mineral rights — spacing units, forced pooling, royalty calculations — follow Montana law, which has some meaningful differences from the North Dakota side of the Williston Basin.
Forced pooling exists in Montana but works differently than in some states
Montana allows compulsory unitization, which means an operator can potentially include your acreage in a producing unit even if you haven't signed a lease. The terms under which this happens and what you're entitled to receive are governed by Montana statutes. If you've never been contacted about a lease but suspect your acreage is in a developed area, it's worth verifying whether you've been included in a unit — and whether you're receiving proper payments.
Wolf Point is the county seat — property records are held there
If you need to verify ownership, trace a chain of title, or look up recorded leases, those records are held at the Roosevelt County Courthouse in Wolf Point. For mineral rights that were inherited or passed through an estate, having clean title documentation is essential before any sale or lease transaction.
How a Sale Works
You get a valuation first — no obligation
The first step is understanding what your rights are worth. We look at your acreage location, proximity to producing wells, any existing lease terms, and current buyer interest in Roosevelt County. This doesn't cost you anything and doesn't commit you to selling.
You choose whether to sell, lease, or hold
Selling your mineral rights is a permanent transaction — you receive a lump sum and transfer ownership. Leasing gives an operator the right to develop your acreage for a set term in exchange for a bonus payment and future royalties if production happens. Holding means keeping your rights as-is and waiting. There's no single right answer. We'll help you think through all three.
If you sell, the process is straightforward
Once you agree on a price, a purchase and sale agreement is drafted, title is reviewed, and funds are transferred — typically within 30 to 60 days. You'll want to review the deed carefully to understand exactly what you're conveying and retaining. We recommend having an attorney look it over if you have any questions.
Find Out What Your Roosevelt County Mineral Rights Are Worth
Whether you just got an offer, recently inherited acreage, or have been sitting on mineral rights for years without knowing much about them — the right first step is a free, no-pressure conversation. We'll give you honest information about your specific acreage, not a generic pitch. There's no obligation and no cost to find out where you stand.
Get My Free ValuationData Sources
Production and operator figures for Roosevelt County are drawn from U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-Year), Wikipedia, and DrillingEdge (state regulator production data). Per-acre values are estimates and not an offer.
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