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2020 Map of Hanks Gully

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Hanks Gully
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Little Missouri National Grassland dominates this badlands landscape, where the Little Missouri River carves a winding path through northern North Dakota. The area's complex drainage network is defined by numerous watercourses including Magpie Creek, Fantail Creek, and Whitetail Creek. This modern survey illustrates the intersection of conservation and industry, as the Roughrider Oil Field and Rough Rider Road occupy the northern reaches above the McKenzie and Billings County line.

Prominent topographic features like Buckhorn Butte, Anderson Butte, and Cedar Top Butte serve as critical landmarks for those navigating the Maah Daah Hey trail. This long-distance route winds through the terrain, crossing Devils Pass and Goats Pass. The map details the transition from the river valley to the elevated breaks, including Hanks Gully and the deeply etched Anderson Coulee, providing a clear view of the region's cattle-ranching and energy-extraction geography.