2014 Map of Sibley Butte

About this map

Sibley Butte dominates the local topography of this Burleigh County landscape, serving as a prominent landmark in a region defined by its rhythmic section-line road network. The hydrologic character of the area is shaped by the winding course of E Br Apple Cr and the expanse of Rice Lake, which sits in the northeastern portion of the quadrangle. A precise grid of rural thoroughfares, including 175th Ave NE and 275th St NE, illustrates the enduring influence of the Public Land Survey System on North Dakota's agricultural layout. This 2014 U.S. Geological Survey topographic study captures the intersection of natural drainage patterns and human-imposed boundaries, such as the LT MT and LS MS markers, providing a detailed record of the prairie's modern organization.