2021 Map of Kid Rich Butte

About this map

The Grand River National Grassland dominates the southern landscape of this high plains region, where the North Fork Grand River cuts through the prairie. Rising from the surrounding tableland are several prominent geological landmarks including Kid Rich Butte, Wolf Butte, and Castle Butte, which provided essential navigational markers for early travelers and homesteaders. The map documents the border between Adams and Perkins counties, as well as the state line dividing North Dakota and South Dakota. A sparse network of section-line roads, such as Cemetery Rd and Castle Butte Rd, connects the scattered ranchlands. Water sources are critical in this arid environment, evidenced by the drainage of Flat Cr as it winds past Big Butte toward the river system below.