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2020 Map of Chimney Butte

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

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The Little Missouri River snakes through the heart of this North Dakota landscape, carving a complex network of drainages across the Little Missouri National Grassland. The map reveals a remote ranching and conservation environment where the high point of Chimney Butte stands as a prominent landmark. Along the western edge, the border between Golden Valley County and Billings County follows the section lines, bisecting a terrain defined by deep erosional features like Plumley Draw and Custers Wash.

Tracing the transport and settlement patterns of this era shows a reliance on section-line roads and specialized trails. The renowned Maah Daah Hey trail traverses the eastern sections, while the small Harmon - Tetley Cem serves as a quiet marker of early family heritage in this expansive country. Numerous seasonal watercourses, including Merrifield Creek, Dantz Creek, and Tepee Creek, illustrate the intricate watershed that feeds into the river valley.