2024 Map of Indian Butte

About this map

Indian Butte rises as a prominent landmark in this segment of the North Dakota grasslands, positioned near the boundary of Stark Co Mercer Co. The landscape is defined by the headwaters and drainage of the Branch Knife River, which snakes through the eastern portion of the quadrangle. This modern survey illustrates the strictly organized agricultural grid characteristic of the region, where section lines are maintained by a network of local roads including 30th St SW and 82nd Ave SW. The topographic detail reveals a complex system of draws and coulees that break the high plains, providing a clear view of the natural drainage patterns that have dictated land use and property boundaries since the original land surveys of the late nineteenth century.