2014 Map of Smoky Butte

About this map

Smoky Butte rises above the prairie in this 2014 survey of the northwestern corner of North Dakota, where the transition between Divide and Williams counties is marked by a network of sectional roads. The landscape is characterized by its high-altitude glacial potholes and depressions, most notably Musta Lake in the north and Holm Lake along the southern boundary. Human presence is sparse, defined largely by the path of Us-85 and the quiet location of the Herman Cem in the northeast. This map documents a region defined by agricultural grid patterns and natural landforms, providing a clear record of the area's geography and the few established landmarks that anchor this portion of the northern plains.