The Little Missouri River meanders through this portion of Slope County, defining a landscape marked by isolated ranching outposts and rugged coulees. Near Walser Crossing in the northwest, the Walser Ranch sits near the riverbanks, while the Logging Camp Ranch and Jacobson Ranch occupy the eastern and central reaches. The terrain is characterized by drainage systems like Spring Coulee and Deep Creek that feed into the primary river valley. A notable botanical landmark, the Ponderosa Pine Area, stands near the eastern edge along E River Rd. This survey reflects the enduring cattle ranching tradition of the North Dakota Badlands, where topography and water access dictate the placement of every homestead, such as the K Hafele Ranch.
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1953 · Dickinson
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1957 · Dickinson
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1961 · Rocky Ridge
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1973 · Black Butte
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1979 · Deep Creek North
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1979 · Bullion Butte
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1980 · Spring Creek
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1980 · Belfield
USGS Topo · 1:100,000
1981 · Bowman
USGS Topo · 1:100,000
1982 · Cliffs Plateau
USGS Topo · 1:24,000