2024 Map of Hailstone Butte

About this map

Saint Markus Cem and Bluegrass Cem sit in the rolling prairie landscape along the border of Oliver and Morton counties, marking the sites of early rural communities. The terrain is defined by the elevation of Hailstone Butte, a prominent landmark that overlooks the drainage of Hailstone Creek as it winds across the central sections of the survey. The rectangular grid of the Public Land Survey System is mirrored by a network of section-line roads, including 30th St SW and Co Rd 140, which facilitate movement through this agricultural region. In the southwestern portion of the map, Wilson Creek cuts through the township boundaries, illustrating the natural watercourses that have historically influenced land use and settlement patterns in this part of North Dakota.