2011 Map of Bear Butte

About this map

Bear Butte rises as a prominent landmark in this section of McKenzie County, overlooking a landscape defined by seasonal watercourses and the agricultural grid of the North Dakota badlands. The northern reaches of the quadrangle are carved by the meandering paths of Antelope Creek and Cherry Creek, while the southern portion features the drainage of Red Wing Creek and the deep topographic indentation of Docs Draw. The map documents a sparse but vital human footprint, where section-line roads like County Rd-30 and County Rd-27 provide the primary infrastructure for ranching and transit. For local historians, the Red Wing Cemetery in the southeastern corner serves as a significant genealogical point of interest, marking the enduring presence of families in this expansive prairie environment.