1997 Map of Grassy Butte

About this map

Little Missouri National Grassland dominates this corner of McKenzie County, where the high plains break into the intricate drainages of Russian Creek and Ranch Creek. This 1990s survey preserves a detailed record of local land occupancy, specifically naming homesteads and ranches such as L Chernenko, D Zubke, E Schroeder, and B VanFleet. The small settlement of Grassy Butte serves as the local hub along the corridor of Route 85, supported by the nearby Grassy Butte Substation. Beyond the residential footprints, the map documents the community's infrastructure and industry, from the Community Cem and a smaller unnamed Cem to a Scoria Pit located in the northern reaches. The varied terrain is further defined by seasonal waterways like Lone Butte Creek, Charlie Creek, and Bob Creek, illustrating the remote ranching landscape of western North Dakota.