Loading map...

1997 Map of Burning Mine Butte

Name: 1997 Topographic Map of Burning Mine Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2001
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2001

About this map

Burning Mine Butte stands as a prominent landmark within the expansive Little Missouri National Grassland, characterizing a landscape defined by sharp elevation changes and a dense network of seasonal drainages. In the late 1990s, the region maintained its identity as a site of active ranching and natural resource extraction. Evidence of the local livestock economy is seen in family-held holdings like A Moe Ranch and D Crighton Ranch, while an active Oil Field north of Bowline Creek points to the industrial footprint in this part of McKenzie County.

The intricate hydrology of the area, including Bridger Creek and Cedar Creek, flows toward the Little Missouri River system. Local infrastructure, though sparse, includes the Stevenson Sch and the Hayward Dam, reflecting how early 20th-century settlers managed water and education in this part of North Dakota. The presence of Pokerjim Cam and Mile Butte further illustrates the topographic and cultural markers significant to those navigating the grasslands.