2024 Map of Keene

About this map

Keene sits at the heart of this McKenzie County landscape, where the high plains meet the intricate drainage systems of the Missouri River basin. The area is defined by a network of seasonal watercourses, most notably the North Branch Clear Creek and the main stem of Clear Creek, which carve through the terrain. To the southeast, the prominent elevations of the Blue Buttes rise above the surrounding prairie. This region also encompasses a portion of the Little Missouri National Grassland, highlighting the local balance between agricultural use and protected rangeland. Local history is anchored by sites such as West Prairie Cem on the eastern edge and Clear Creek Cem near the central crossroads, serving as lasting markers of the rural community’s genealogy and settlement patterns.