2011 Map of Rocky Ridge North

About this map

The Rocky Ridge landscape in Slope County is defined by a series of prominent high points and a network of named family ranches that anchor the local geography. Scattered across the terrain are distinctive landmarks such as Flat Top Butte, Windy Butte, and Chocolate Butte, which break the horizon between the grazing lands. This survey captures a region of western North Dakota where transportation and water dictate the layout of the land. Davis Creek and Third Creek flow through the western sections, while the South Branch Heart River enters at the northeast, and Adobe Wall Creek marks the southeastern reach. A series of long-standing family operations, including the Hewson Ranch, Fugere Ranch, and L Fritz Ranch, are connected by a grid of rural roads like 134th Ave S W and the descriptively named Burning Coal Vein Rd, reflecting the area's geological and ranching history.