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2020 Map of Burning Mine Butte

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Burning Mine Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Little Missouri National Grassland dominates this portion of McKenzie County, revealing a landscape defined by its intricate drainage systems and high buttes. The topography is shaped by the various branches of Bowline Creek, including the N Br Bowline Cr and S Br Bowline Cr, which carve through the terrain. A notable cultural landmark is the Poker Jim Cem, located in the southeastern quadrant near the intersection of Red Wing Rd and Hay Draw Rd.

Elevated features such as Burning Mine Butte and Mile Butte provide significant orientation points within this expansive open range. The network of small waterways, including Burning Mine Cr, Bridger Cr, and Covered Bridge Cr, suggests a reliance on natural drainage patterns for land management in this cattle-ranching region of North Dakota. The map meticulously records the public land survey system grid, documenting township and range boundaries across the grassland.