2021 Map of Cow Butte NE

About this map

Grand River National Grassland dominates the southern half of this landscape, marking a transition into the protected prairies of the northern plains. Situated along the border of Adams County, North Dakota, and Perkins County, South Dakota, the area is defined by the winding course of the North Fork Grand River. Several tributaries, including Willow Cr, Horse Cr, and Buffalo Cr, carve through the rolling terrain, illustrating the natural drainage patterns of this rural environment. A few landmarks provide evidence of the area's pioneer history and local family legacy, most notably the North Grand Cem located in the northern reaches. The grid of section lines and local thoroughfares like Ellingson Rd and Bucyrus Rd coordinate the sparse settlement pattern of this borderland region in the early 2020s.