2018 Map of Chimney Butte

About this map

Little Missouri National Grassland dominates this portion of the Badlands, where the Little Missouri River carves a winding path across the landscape. The river's influence is evident in the dense network of drainage features like Custers Wash, Plumely Draw, and Dantz Cr. This late-2010s survey shows a sparsely populated area defined by large federal tracts and the legacy of early ranching and homesteading, anchored by the namesake Chimney Butte. Cultural markers are few but significant for local history, notably the Harmon - Tetly Cem located near Merrifield Rd. The network of backroads, including W River Rd and Tracy Mountain Rd, follows the difficult topography of the river breaks. This map provides a look at the modern management of this western North Dakota territory, where public land boundaries meet the original township and range system.