2014 Map of Medicine Butte SW

About this map

Medicine Butte rises as the central landmark in this Mercer County landscape, a prominent terrain feature overlooking a network of seasonal watercourses. The drainage patterns are defined by the winding paths of Elm Creek and Gold Cr, which carve through the undulating prairie. In the north, Mud Cr contributes to the local hydrology, illustrating the subtle but essential water systems that shaped early ranching and agricultural development in this part of North Dakota. The area's human imprint is primarily seen in the geometric grid of rural transit, including CR-13 and 23rd St SW. These section-line roads trace the organized settlement of the plains, connecting isolated homesteads to the broader region during the early 21st century. The map provides a clear record of the spatial relationship between these modern transport corridors and the natural topography of the butte and its surrounding creeks.