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2018 Map of Fryburg NW

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Fryburg NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Theodore Roosevelt National Park and the Little Missouri National Grassland dominate this portion of the North Dakota badlands, revealing a landscape defined by sharp elevation changes and winding watercourses. The Little Missouri River carves through the northwestern corner, creating fertile lowlands such as Beef Corral Bottom and providing a focal point for the early ranching history of Billings County. Small settlements like Peaceful Valley sit near the river, while the interior is marked by prominent terrain features including Scoria Point and Buck Hill.

The complex drainage network includes Paddock Cr, Jones Cr, and Railroad Cr, which illustrate the erosion patterns characteristic of the region. Notable water sources for livestock and travelers, such as Boicourt Spring and Sheep Butte Spring, are mapped alongside the dramatic geological formations of Painted Canyon. This survey captures the intersection of conservation lands and the underlying township and range grid system in the late 2010s.