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2020 Map of Lookout Butte

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Lookout Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Communion Cem stands as a quiet landmark on the northern edge of this high-plains landscape, where the border between Grant County and Sioux County meanders through the drainages. The topography is defined by prominent rises like Lookout Butte and Cedar Butte, which overlook the winding path of Cedar Creek. This waterway serves as a natural corridor through the Cedar River National Grassland, a region characterized by sparse settlement and a grid of rural section roads such as 90th St SW and 52nd Ave SW.

The presence of numerous seasonal drainages, including Plum Cr, Pitt Creek, and Timber Cr, illustrates the intricate watershed system feeding into the larger creek valley. This map reflects a contemporary view of the Great Plains, where land use is dictated by the undulating terrain of the buttes and the preservation of grassland environments, offering a clear record of the intersection between public lands and rural North Dakota infrastructure.