2024 Map of Plum Butte NE

About this map

The rolling plains of the North Dakota borderlands are defined by a quiet, dispersed agricultural landscape where local history is anchored by its rural cemeteries. Settled in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, the area around the Hettinger and Adams County line maintains a grid of section roads like Bentley Rd and 14th Ave NE. These routes lead to community landmarks such as Sacred Heart Cem, Pilgerheim Baptist Cem, and Zoar Methodist Cem, which signify the diverse denominational heritage of the early homesteaders. The land is drained by the meandering paths of Sheep Creek and Timber Creek, which provide the only break in the high-plains topography. This modern survey reflects the enduring nature of the township and range system, showing how these early pioneer sites remain prominent features of the modern landscape.