2014 Map of Indian Butte

About this map

Indian Butte stands as the central topographic landmark in this section of the North Dakota plains, marking the high ground between the southern drainage of Highway 10 and the north-flowing waters of the Br Knife River. The landscape is defined by a rigid section-line grid of rural roads, including 85th Ave SW and 29th St SW, which trace the agricultural boundaries across the Stark Co and Mercer Co border. The presence of Highway 10 in the southern portion of the map indicates a primary corridor for travel across this prairie terrain, while the winding path of the river branch contrasts with the geometric precision of the surrounding county roads. This survey illustrates the sparse, late-modern settlement patterns of the region, where land usage is largely dictated by the sprawling topography of the butte and the natural flow of the local river systems.