2011 Map of Deep Creek South

About this map

Deep Creek winds through this section of the North Dakota badlands, carving a path through the open ranching country of Slope County. The landscape is defined by wide grazing lands and the isolated prominence of Round Top Butte, which provides a distinct landmark in an area otherwise characterized by sweeping plains and coulees. Ranching remains the primary footprint on this terrain, with established homesteads such as the HT Ranch, R Bergquist Ranch, and R Staber Ranch anchoring the local geography. Transportation is limited to a sparse network of section-line roads and unimproved tracks, including E Rhame Rd, which connects these remote operations. This 2011 survey illustrates the continued reliance on the natural drainage of the creek and the enduring cattle-ranching traditions of the northern plains.