1997 Map of Boyce Creek West

About this map

The Little Missouri National Grassland dominates this landscape in Slope County, where the high plains of western North Dakota meet the carved drainage systems of the Little Missouri River. This late-twentieth-century survey illustrates a sparse ranching economy defined by isolated outposts such as Oldis Ranch and Rue Ranch. The terrain is marked by prominent topographic features like Sunshine Mound, while water access is critical, as evidenced by several Flowing Wells and the courses of Boyce Creek, Cash Creek, and Indian Creek. The presence of a Gravel Pit indicates local resource extraction amidst the grazing lands. This map captures the region's character as it transitioned into the modern era, maintaining its traditional agricultural and public land usage patterns.