2014 Map of Barren Butte

About this map

Barren Butte dominates the central landscape of this section of the Fort Yates District in Sioux County. The terrain is defined by the winding course of Porcupine Cr, which meanders across the northern half of the quadrangle, while Stone Man Cr drains the southeastern portion of the sheet. This area shows a sparse, rural infrastructure centered on a grid of section-line roads such as 85th St SW and 24th Ave SW. The map captures the physical layout of the Missouri Plateau's drainage patterns and topographic rises in the early 21st century, illustrating how the natural landforms of the Standing Rock region dictate the placement of transportation routes like 20th Ave SW.