1997 Map of Juniper Spur

About this map

The Little Missouri National Grassland dominates this landscape in Slope County, where the topography is defined by the erosion of the Badlands. The Little Missouri River carves through the northern reaches, fed by a sequential network of drainage systems including First Creek, Second Creek, and Third Creek. This map captures a remote area of western North Dakota where human infrastructure is minimal, represented largely by the Schaefer Ranch in the northeast and Hamann Road cutting across the central hills. The terrain is marked by numerous flowing wells and scoria pits, indicating the subsurface resources and geological activity typical of this region. The detailed contour lines reveal the intricate breaks and coulees that make this territory both difficult to traverse and essential for cattle ranching, providing a clear record of land use before the turn of the millennium.