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2011 Map of Pretty Butte

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Pretty Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Pretty Butte rises above the drainage basin of the Little Missouri River in this western North Dakota landscape. The terrain is defined by a dense network of seasonal and perennial waterways, including Cannonball Creek, Horse Creek, and Mud Creek, which carve through the plains of Slope County. Ranching life is documented through the presence of the Brown Ranch and Clark Ranch, markers of the area's agricultural heritage.

A notable geographic feature is the Limber Pine Area, which represents a specific ecological niche in this prairie environment. Transportation routes are sparse but historically significant, featuring the Indian Hills Trail Rd and Old 16 Rd, which connect the scattered homesteads. The map provides a detailed look at the hydrology of the region, showing how North Butte Creek, Butte Creek, and Indian Creek converge toward the river valley, illustrating the natural drainage patterns that have shaped land use and settlement in this corner of the state.