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2014 Map of Lone Butte NW

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Lone Butte NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Little Missouri National Grassland dominates this portion of McKenzie County, where the high plains are deeply incised by a network of seasonal watercourses. The drainage patterns of Sevenmile Cr and Elkhorn Cr define the northern terrain, while Spring Cr and Rough Cr carve through the southern sections. This landscape reflects the transition of the North Dakota badlands, characterized by narrow draws and broad plateaus.

A geometric grid of section roads, including 123rd Ave NW and 21st St NW, provides access across the public lands, following the Rectangular Survey System. These routes, such as Spring Creek Rd, serve the remote ranching and resource interests of the region. The map captures the interface between managed federal grasslands and the remote creek beds that feed toward the larger Little Missouri River system to the west.