2011 Map of Grassy Butte SE

About this map

The Russian Cemetery stands as a significant cultural marker in this section of McKenzie County, reflecting the ethnic heritage and early settlement patterns of the North Dakota plains. The landscape is defined by the winding course of the Little Knife River and the Knife River, which dictate the drainage and topography of this agricultural region. A precise grid of section roads, including 118th Ave SW and 17th St, organizes the territory into the traditional township and range blocks characteristic of the Great Plains. This 2011 survey documents a sparsely populated but deeply structured rural environment, where small reservoirs and intermittent drainage channels support local farming and ranching operations between the river valleys.