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2011 Map of Hanks Gully

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Little Missouri River snakes through the western edge of this McKenzie County landscape, carving a complex network of badlands drainage. Modern energy extraction is a dominant feature, defined by the Rough Rider Oilfield, Buckhorn Oil Field, and Elkhorn Ranch Oil Field. These industrial sites sit in contrast to legacy agricultural operations like the J Tescher Ranch and L Connell Ranch, providing a window into the dual economies of the region at the start of the 21st century.

Prominent topographic landmarks such as Buckhorn Butte, Anderson Butte, and Cedar Top Butte rise above the surrounding terrain, while deep incisions like Hanks Gully and Devils Pass organize the local watershed. This 2011 survey documents a dense grid of rural roads and forest service tracks, including Magpie Rd and Noguan Rd, which navigate the broken ground between Magpie Creek and Whitetail Creek.