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2011 Map of Fryburg

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Fryburg
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Fryburg stands as the primary settlement in this corner of Billings County, defined by a landscape of sprawling ranches and petroleum extraction. The presence of the Fryburg Oil Field near the northern border signals the region's industrial ties, while the rest of the terrain is marked by family-named landholdings. These include Mattison Ranch, Brueni Ranch, and Ingman Ranch, illustrating a settlement pattern based on large-scale livestock and agricultural operations.

The topography is shaped by the drainage of Sully Creek and Norwegian Creek, which carve through the plains. Local landmarks like Easy Hill break the horizon, while an organized grid of county roads, such as Sully Creek Rd and 134th Ave S W, connects these disparate operations. This map provides a detailed view of the rural infrastructure and land use in western North Dakota during the early 21st century.