2017 Map of Petes Creek

About this map

Little Missouri National Grassland dominates the southern landscape of this McKenzie County and Dunn County border region. This 2017 survey reveals a deeply incised drainage network where high plateaus like the Eisenhower Divide, Bonnie Divide, and Dillinger Divide separate the north-flowing waters of Lone Butte Cr and Norred Cr from the complex creek systems below. The namesake Petes Creek winds through the central terrain, joined by tributaries such as Russian Cr and Ranch Cr. The map documents a sparsely populated but active landscape, where rural infrastructure is marked by labels like 119th Ave SW and Charlie Bob Creek Rd. Topographic features like Oak Gulch and Hay Coulee illustrate the characteristic erosion patterns of the western North Dakota badlands, while section lines and township markers provide the essential framework for modern land management and historical property research.