2017 Map of Bear Butte

About this map

Little Missouri National Grassland dominates the southern landscape of this McKenzie County region, where the badlands topography transitions into more regular surveying grids. The distinctive rise of Bear Butte serves as a primary landmark in the southeast, situated near Docs Draw and the winding course of Red Wing Cr. Local heritage is anchored by the presence of Spring Grove Cem and Red Wing Cem, which provide specific points of interest for genealogical research in this sparsely populated area. The map reveals a disciplined network of section lines and gravel roads, such as Co Rd 30 and 140th Ave NW, which negotiate the drainage systems of Antelope Cr and Cherry Cr. This configuration of land management and natural drainage reflects the early 21st-century agricultural and conservation patterns of western North Dakota.