2011 Map of Dry Bullion Creek

About this map

The Little Missouri River meanders across the southern portion of this landscape, defining the local drainage and topography in Golden Valley County. This 2011 survey documents a sparsely populated ranching environment where large landholdings like the Van Daele Ranch, Wajahn Ranch, and Howard Ranch serve as primary landmarks. The network of waterways, including Bullion Creek, Dry Bullion Creek, and the smaller Dry Creek, reveals the dendritic erosion patterns characteristic of the North Dakota badlands. Transport is facilitated by rural routes such as 477th St Sw and Van Daele Rd, which connect these remote ranch sites to the wider region. The map provides a detailed view of the terrain just before modern digital mapping standards became more centralized, preserving the specific placement of these family-named operations.