2014 Map of Hootowl Creek East

About this map

Little Missouri National Grassland dominates the eastern half of this North Dakota landscape, where the broken terrain is defined by a dense network of intermittent drainage channels. The map captures a section of Golden Valley County characterized by the winding paths of Beaver Cr and Hootowl Cr as they navigate the deeply eroded badlands topography. Local ranching access is evidenced by the sparse grid of rural routes, including Tescher Rd and Mosher Rd, which traverse the high ground between creek beds. The drainage patterns of Elk Cr and Alkali Cr reflect the complex hydrology of the Missouri River watershed in this part of the Western Great Plains. This 2014 survey provides a detailed look at land management and natural features within the national grassland boundary, serving as a point of reference for those studying the geography of the Little Missouri basin.