2023 Map of Barnes Butte

About this map

Barnes Butte and the Pot Hills anchor this high plateau landscape in Douglas County, where the topography is defined by subtle rises and depressions. The modern grid of rural roads, including Heritage Rd and Rd 14 NE, reflects a highly organized township and range system that segments the terrain for agricultural or range use. This 2023 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey illustrates a landscape of high-plains utility, where the spatial logic is dictated by numbered routes such as Rd M NE and Rd N NE rather than dense clusters of development. The lack of concentrated settlements highlights the area's character as a vast open expanse, where land management and road access are the primary features of human interaction with the terrain.