2018 Map of Rocky Ridge North

About this map

The Little Missouri National Grassland dominates this landscape along the border of Billings and Slope Counties, defined by a series of prominent high points including Flat Top Butte, Windy Butte, and Chocolate Butte. The terrain is characterized by the complex drainage systems of the S Br Heart River and various forks of Bull Creek, which carve through the high plains. A network of rural section-line roads, such as 49th St Ave and 51st St S W, provides access to the interior of the grassland and the area near Rocky Ridge. Of particular interest to those studying local geology or land management is the presence of Burning Coal Vein Rd, hinting at the subterranean resources and natural fires that have shaped this portion of the Badlands over time.