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2017 Map of Kid Rich Butte

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Kid Rich Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Hettinger occupies the northwestern corner of this landscape, positioned along the border where North Dakota meets South Dakota. This territory is characterized by its significant geologic formations, notably the prominent Kid Rich Butte and nearby Wolf Butte, which rise above the surrounding plains. The southern portion of the map is dominated by the Grand River National Grassland, a protected expanse that highlights the regional commitment to preserving the shortgrass prairie ecosystem.

Water systems like the North Fork Grand River and Flat Cr wind through the terrain, dictating the placement of rural infrastructure such as Cemetery Rd and Castlebutte Rd. The intersection of county and state lines—where Adams Co and Perkins Co meet the state boundary—creates a complex jurisdictional web typical of the High Plains, where ranching and conservation coexist on a land shaped by ancient erosion.