2011 Map of Burt

About this map

The Cannonball River meanders sharply across this portion of Hettinger County, shaping a prairie landscape defined by isolated buttes and small agricultural settlements. The town of Burt occupies the northeastern corner, serving as a focal point for the surrounding rural section lines, while the smaller locality of Watrous marks a central point in the township grid. This 2011 survey reveals the enduring rural structure of the region, where the terrain is punctuated by significant landmarks like the Hogs Back Buttes. Local history is anchored by the Burt Hope Cemetery and Bethany Cemetery, which provide important genealogical markers for families settled near water sources such as Mehrer Creek and Spring Creek. The map documents a landscape where the systematic grid of gravel roads, including Burt RD and 87th Ave SW, interacts with the natural, winding path of the river valley.