2017 Map of Blue Buttes SE

About this map

Little Missouri National Grassland encompasses much of this West River landscape, defined by the prominent heights of Blue Buttes and Aura Butte in the northwest. The drainage patterns of this territory are dictated by several watercourses, most notably Handy Water Cr and Bear Den Cr, which carve through the high plains. The map illustrates a transitional geography where the rugged breaks of Foreman Coulee meet more open ranching or conservation lands. Transportation is limited to a sparse network of rural routes, including Co Rte 14 and Bia Rd 4, reflecting the area's sparse settlement and continued focus on land management and natural resource protection. The inclusion of Section, Township, and Range lines provides a essential framework for genealogists or land researchers tracing property histories in this part of McKenzie County.