2017 Map of Stocke Butte

About this map

Stocke Butte rises over the high plains of McKenzie County, marking a landscape defined by the drainage systems of Cherry Cr and Red Wing Cr. This northern plains environment is notable for the convergence of protected public lands, including the northern portions of the Theodore Roosevelt National Park and the expansive Little Missouri National Grassland. The map reveals the imprint of Scandinavian and German pioneer settlement through surviving landmarks like the Zoar Lutheran Cem and the Olson Farm Cem, which reflect the community centers established by homesteading families in the early 20th century. While the grid of section lines and gravel routes like Co Rd 30 and 22nd St NW organizes the territory, the presence of the national park boundary suggests the rugged transition toward the Badlands terrain that lies just beyond the horizon.