2011 Map of Sentinel Butte SE

About this map

Sentinel Butte overlooks a landscape defined by the drainage networks of western North Dakota's badlands. This 2011 survey captures the sparse ranching economy of Golden Valley County, where properties like Pietz Ranch and Underwood Ranch are situated along a grid of section-line roads. The hydrology of the area is dominated by Garner Creek and the North Fork Garner Creek, which wind through the terrain alongside Fisher Run. Human engineering in this arid environment is visible at Uekert Dam, which serves to manage local water resources. Navigation through this region relies on a network of routes such as Red Hills Rd, County Rd 11, and Garner Creek Rd. The map illustrates a rural settlement pattern where life is structured around water access and large land holdings typical of the Great Plains.