2014 Map of Mud Buttes

About this map

Mud Buttes and Rattlesnake Buttes anchor this southwestern North Dakota landscape, where the high plains break toward the Little Missouri River valley. The map reveals a strictly organized grid of rural roads, including 166th Ave SW and 97th St SW, which weave between intermittent watercourses like Skull Cr and Sevenmile Cr. A significant local landmark, the Vernon Miller Private Airport, indicates the continued importance of private aviation in navigating this expansive ranching country. The drainage patterns of Horse Cr and Fivemile Cr provide a clear view of the erosion and topography typical of the badlands region, illustrating the intricate relationship between the land's relief and the sparse human infrastructure of the early 21st century.