2018 Map of Square Butte

About this map

Square Butte rises above the drainage networks of Golden Valley County, serving as the dominant topographic landmark in this stretch of western North Dakota. This landscape is largely defined by the sprawling Little Missouri National Grassland, where the terrain is carved by seasonal watercourses such as Fisher Run, Garner Cr, and Dry Cr. The map reveals a sparsely populated ranching environment where section lines and section corners dictate the placement of local thoroughfares like Square Butte Rd and Garner Creek Rd. This 2018 survey illustrates the persistent rural character of the Great Plains, where land use remains tied to expansive grazing territories and the natural contours of the badlands-adjacent topography.