2023 Map of String Buttes

About this map

Two Shields Butte and String Buttes rise above the drainage network of the Fort Berthold Indian Reservation, characterizing this western North Dakota landscape. The map shows the ingress of Skunk Creek Bay on the northern edge, where Skunk Creek and its tributary, South Fork Skunk Creek, feed into the larger reservoir system. To the south, Sakakawea Creek cuts through the terrain near several topographical landmarks, including Heart Butte. Settlement is sparse, anchored by Independence on the eastern boundary. This locality includes a noted Cem, which serves as a vital point of reference for family historians and genealogists researching the residents of Dunn County. The road network is primarily composed of Bureau of Indian Affairs routes, such as BIA Rd 10 and BIA Rd 13, which follow the natural contours of the coulees and high plains.