2024 Map of Smoky Butte

About this map

Smoky Butte rises as a prominent landmark in this prairie landscape along the northern edge of the Missouri Plateau. This 2024 survey documents a region characterized by its glacial potholes and conservation lands, most notably the extensive Divide County Waterfowl Production Area which spans multiple sections. Near the northeastern corner, the Herman Cem serves as a quiet genealogical marker of early settlement history in Township 161 North. The map reveals the strictly gridded section lines of the Public Land Survey System, defined by gravel roads such as 136th Ave and 92nd St NW, which navigate around water bodies like Musta Lake. Stretching across the border of Divide and Williams counties, the area remains a sparse, agricultural environment focused on water preservation and land management.