2017 Map of Dengate

About this map

Dengate and the surrounding rangelands of Morton County are defined by a high-plains landscape where drainage systems like Big Muddy Cr and Wilson Cr carve through the prairie. This 2017 survey reveals an area of low-density settlement where geographic identity is tied to prominent landmarks such as Twin Buttes and Nelson Butte. The terrain is marked by numerous named summits, including Porcupine Hill, Coal Hill, and Snake Hill, which likely reflect the local geology or wildlife observed by early inhabitants. A network of rural section lines and county routes, such as Co Rd 87 and Co Rd 138, provides the primary structure for movement across Curlew Valley. The presence of a Section Line Trl highlights the enduring legacy of the Public Land Survey System in organizing this portion of the North Dakota interior.