1980 Map of Crown Butte Creek NW

About this map

Crown Butte Creek meanders through the high plains of the North Dakota badlands, carving a path across the border between Morton Co and Grant Co. The landscape is defined by the elevation changes of the Ramsland Hills and an extensive network of drainage basins. Human activity in this rural stretch is marked by scattered infrastructure, including a prominent Landing Strip in the northern reaches and several Wells dotting the terrain. The presence of a named Spring in the southern portion of the sheet highlights the importance of water sources in this semi-arid region. This 1980 edition captures the character of the western Dakotas after decades of ranching and early energy exploration, showing the intersection of natural topography and sparse, functional development.