2014 Map of Pretty Rock Butte

About this map

Pretty Rock Butte anchors this section of Grant County, rising above a landscape defined by seasonal drainages and high plains plateaus. The map documents a sparsely settled agricultural region where the local topography often bears distinctive informal names such as Beer Bum Hill and Round Top. Water management and natural drainage are evident through the paths of Morris Cr, Snake Cr, and Brushy Cr, which snake through the section lines. For family historians, the Pretty Rock Cem in the northeastern quadrant serves as a critical local landmark, situated near the intersection of 82nd St SW and 68th Ave SW. The township is organized around a strict grid of section roads including Elgin Rd and various numbered avenues, reflecting the enduring legacy of the Public Land Survey System in rural North Dakota.