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2011 Map of Crown Butte Lake

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Crown Butte Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Heart River meanders through the southern half of this landscape, creating a complex series of oxbows and bends that define the local geography. The settlement of Lyons is situated north of this waterway, serving as a focal point in a region characterized by agricultural sections and water management. To the north, the terrain is managed by infrastructure such as Crown Butte Dam, which contains the waters of Crown Butte Lake, and the nearby Boehm Dam located along the upper reaches of Crown Butte Creek.

A network of rural roads, including Lyons Rd and County Rd 139, provides the framework for this prairie community. For genealogists and local historians, the presence of the Heart River Cemetery near a prominent bend in the river offers a specific point of interest for tracing early residents of Morton County. The meeting of Sweetbriar Creek and the Heart River highlights the natural drainage patterns that have influenced land use and settlement throughout this portion of North Dakota.