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2020 Map of Pretty Rock Butte

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Pretty Rock Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Pretty Rock Butte and the nearby Pretty Rock Cem anchor this section of the North Dakota landscape in Grant County. The area is defined by its high-plains topography, where distinct elevations like Beer-Bum Hill and Round Top rise above the surrounding drainages. The hydrology of the region is traced by the winding paths of Morris Cr, Brushy Cr, and Snake Cr, which carve through the prairie terrain.

A grid of section roads, including Elgin Rd and several numbered routes such as 82nd St SW and 71st Ave SW, organizes the rural space. This layout reflects the enduring impact of the Public Land Survey System on the Northern Plains, maintaining a consistent settlement pattern into the twenty-first century. The presence of the cemetery suggests a long-standing community connection to this specific geographic point amidst the wide-open ranching or farming country.