2011 Map of Smoky Butte

About this map

Herman Cemetery sits in the northeast corner of this Williams County landscape, serving as a quiet focal point for local genealogical interest. The terrain is characterized by the prominent elevation of Smoky Butte, which anchors the central portion of the quadrangle. Hydrological features like Musta Lake and Holm Lake interrupt the vast agricultural grid, indicating natural depressions in the prairie that collect seasonal runoff. This 2011 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey illustrates a sparsely populated region where the section line roads, including 134th Ave NW and 91st St NW, define the movement of equipment and inhabitants between scattered farmsteads. The intersection of Highway 85 and County Hwy-9 provides the primary transportation artery for this rural North Dakota community.