2014 Map of North Star Butte

About this map

North Star Butte and Antelope Butte dominate this rural landscape in the high plains along the border of Grant and Hettinger counties. This 2014 survey documents the enduring agricultural grid of the region, where gravel roads such as 81st Ave SW and 65th St SW connect isolated farmsteads and ranches. The map captures vital genealogical sites for local families, including the Philadelphia Cem in the east and the Ebenezer Cem further south. The drainage patterns of the area are defined by the winding course of Thirtymile Cr, which cuts through the southern terrain. This topographical study provides a clear record of the sparsely populated prairie, showing the relationship between these prominent natural landmarks and the legacy of early settlement patterns marked by these country burial grounds.