2024 Map of Petes Creek

About this map

Eisenhower Divide and Bonnie Divide define the high terrain of this landscape where the borders of McKenzie and Dunn counties meet. The area is characterized by a complex drainage system where numerous coulees and creeks, such as Hay Coulee and Whitetail Creek, carve through the ridges. The northern portion is marked by the Dillinger Divide, while the south is defined by the headwaters of Petes Creek and Deer Creek. Settlement is sparse in this portion of the Badlands, with the human footprint limited to a few section-line roads like 1st ST SW and 119th Ave SW. The map reveals the intricate topographical contours that separate these drainage basins, providing a detailed look at the watershed geography before these remote areas underwent further modern development or energy infrastructure changes.