2011 Map of Buckskin Butte

About this map

Buckskin Butte and Teepee Butte anchor this western North Dakota landscape, where the topography is defined by the drainages of Bennett Creek and Cottonwood Creek. The settlement pattern in this part of McKenzie County is almost entirely composed of widely spaced ranching operations, such as the N Hartman Ranch in the north and the Murry Ranch to the south. This 2011 survey reflects the enduring character of the high plains, showing a network of rural routes like Co Rte 50 connecting these remote homesteads. Genealogists and local historians can use these specific family-named ranch labels, including the Storm Ranch and H Rase Ranch, to identify the location of private landholdings in the early 21st century. The map also traces Beicegel Creek in the southwestern corner, illustrating the complex watershed system that supports the region's agricultural and ranching economy.