2024 Map of Flat Rock Butte

About this map

Little Missouri National Grassland dominates this McKenzie County landscape, where the high plains break into the drainage systems of the Missouri River watershed. The terrain is defined by dramatic topographic shifts around Flat Rock Butte and the winding paths of seasonal watercourses. Local transportation follows the natural contours of the land, with Flat Rock Rd and Cinnamon Creek Rd providing access through the expansive public lands. The network of creeks, including Bennie Peer Creek, Poker Jim Creek, and Cinnamon Creek, illustrates the complex erosion patterns characteristic of the North Dakota badlands. This modern survey captures the balance between large-scale land management and the sparse, utilitarian infrastructure required for ranching and resource oversight in the contemporary West.