2017 Map of Barren Butte

About this map

Barren Butte stands as a prominent landmark in this segment of the Fort Yates District within Sioux County, rising above a landscape defined by the drainage of Porcupine Cr and Stone Man Cr. This 2017 survey reflects the enduring character of the Standing Rock Indian Reservation, where the Public Land Survey System grids of t132n r81w and t131n r81w organize the wide, open terrain. Human presence is marked primarily by sparse infrastructure like RD 7, illustrating the rural and remote nature of the North Dakota plains. The map is a precise record of the topography and water systems as they existed in the early 21st century, providing a clear view of the natural contours that have likely shaped local grazing and movement for generations.