2011 Map of Roosevelt Creek East

About this map

The Little Missouri River carves a winding path through this portion of Billings County, anchoring a landscape defined by the drainage networks of Roosevelt Creek, Mikes Creek, and Blacktail Creek. The terrain is punctuated by the prominent Black-Top Butte, which overlooks a series of isolated homesteads and ranching operations. These traditional land holdings, including Buckhorn Ranch, Mosser Ranch, and Short Ranch, are connected by a sparse network of unpaved tracks such as Short Rd and E River Rd. This survey reflects the enduring cattle-ranching culture of the North Dakota Badlands, where the relationship between reliable water sources and settlement remains central to the geography. The absence of developed townsites highlights the rural character of this region, where the primary infrastructure consists of ranch roads and the natural contours of the Missouri River valley.