2014 Map of Clark Butte NW

About this map

The Heart River winds through the northern portion of this landscape, carving a distinctive valley through the prairie uplands of southwestern North Dakota. In this rural expanse during the early 21st century, the terrain is defined by its drainage systems, including the headwaters and tributaries of Government Cr and Spring Cr. The southern boundary of the map follows the straight-line political division of Stark Co and Hettinger Co, a marker typical of the region’s rectilinear section-line grid. This grid is further established by a network of rural routes such as 85th Ave SW and 50th St SW, which provide access across the rolling breaks and plateaus. In the southwestern corner, Buffalo Cr cuts through the high ground, illustrating the subtle but complex hydrology that directs water toward the Missouri River basin.