2024 Map of Hanks Gully

About this map

The Little Missouri National Grassland dominates this section of the North Dakota badlands, where the Little Missouri River carves a winding path through the western edge of the quadrangle. This modern survey illustrates the intersection of energy production and public land management, centered on the Roughrider Oil Field in the north. The landscape is defined by high points like Buckhorn Butte and Anderson Butte, while the drainage network includes Whitetail Creek and Fantail Creek. Local transportation and recreation are represented by the rugged Rough Rider Rd and the Maah Daah Hey Trl, a well-known route for exploring the broken terrain near Devils Pass and Goats Pass. The map serves as a contemporary record of the McKenzie and Billings County line and the ongoing industrial activity within this protected grassland environment.