2011 Map of Rocky Ridge South

About this map

Ranching operations define the remote landscape of this southwestern North Dakota quadrangle during the early 21st century. The map illustrates a network of family-held lands, where the Petri Ranch and Peterson Ranch anchor the northern reaches near the headwaters of Philbrick Creek. These sites reflect the enduring agricultural traditions of Slope County, with established holdings like the Austin Ranch and Bock Ranch distributed along a sparse grid of rural roads. Water management is central to life here, evidenced by the Peterson Dam and the seasonal drainages of First Creek and Second Creek that carve through the open country. The cartography provides a clear view of the infrastructure supporting these isolated homesteads, including numerous secondary routes like 7695 and 769 that connect the high plains to the distant ranch houses.