2014 Map of Barths Butte

About this map

Barths Butte and the Twin Buttes anchor the skyline of this high-plains landscape in Adams County. This modern survey illustrates the expansive rural character of southwestern North Dakota, where a precise grid of section-line roads, such as 16th St NE and 5th Ave NE, divides the terrain into large agricultural blocks. A quiet genealogical landmark is found in the northern portion of the map at Valley Cem, located near the intermittent waters of Cedar Creek. The drainage patterns here are defined by the meandering courses of Cedar Creek and Duck Creek, which have carved subtle coulees and draws through the prairie. This map is particularly valuable for researchers tracing land ownership or cemetery locations in a region where few major settlements exist, showing how modern county roads like CR-0114 now navigate the ancient landforms.