2014 Map of Black Butte

About this map

Little Missouri National Grassland encompasses this high plains landscape in Slope County, where the terrain is defined by dramatic elevations and isolated peaks. The most prominent of these is Black Butte, standing as a significant landmark in the southwestern portion of the sheet alongside Tepee Butte and Slide Butte. The drainage patterns of the area are established by the winding course of Sand Cr which traverses the northern and eastern sections, while Deep Cr touches the southwestern corner. This area of North Dakota remains largely open and undeveloped, with travel dictated by the path of Co RD and E River Rd. Local landmarks such as Boulder Point and Browns Hill provide further orientation within this part of the Badlands, reflecting a landscape where geological features often serve as the primary markers for navigation and land use.