2018 Map of Cliffs Plateau

About this map

The Little Missouri National Grassland dominates this corner of Slope and Billings Counties, preserving a landscape defined by elevated landforms and drainage systems. Distinctive landmarks such as Kinley Plateau, Cliffs Plateau, and Hanley Plateau rise above the surrounding terrain, while Toms Butte provides a prominent point of reference in the east. The Little Missouri River cuts through the southwestern corner, fed by an intricate network of waterways including Dantz Cr, Bear Cr, and Third Creek. A sparse road network, including E River Rd and Third Creek Rd, follows the natural contours of the drainages, reflecting the remote ranching and conservation character of the western North Dakota badlands in the early twenty-first century.