2024 Map of Medicine Butte SW

About this map

Mud Creek and Elm Creek carve subtle drainage paths across this Mercer County landscape, defining the rural character of the region. The map reflects a meticulously surveyed grid of township and range lines, including t142n r89w and t141n r89w, which underpin the agricultural land use of the High Plains. This modern survey illustrates the persistent importance of the section line road system, with routes like Co Rd 13 and Co Rd 14 providing the primary connectivity between remote farmsteads. The absence of concentrated settlements highlights the open, decentralized nature of modern North Dakota ranching and farming, where watercourses and a strict orthogonal road network remain the primary geographic landmarks for local residents and land managers.