1974 Map of Buckskin Butte

About this map

Teepee Butte and Buckskin Butte dominate this McKenzie County landscape, where the broken terrain of the Badlands is dissected by Bennett Creek and Cottonwood Creek. The map documents the rural infrastructure of the mid-1970s, including the winding Beicegel Creek Road and several industrial extractions such as a Scoria Pit and Gravel Pit. Much of the southern portion of the quadrangle is occupied by the R H O A D E S area, showcasing the complex topography near Grassy Butte. The drainage patterns of Beicegel Creek illustrate how water has carved the high plains, creating a network of draws and ridges essential for local ranching and land management in this portion of western North Dakota.