2024 Map of Trotters

About this map

Little Missouri National Grassland dominates the northern landscape of this region, where the badlands topography is carved by the North Fork Smith Creek and its many tributaries. The settlement of Trotters sits just south of the McKenzie and Golden Valley County line, serving as a remote waypoint in a vast expanse of section lines and gravel roads. To the south, the South Side Cem remains a quiet landmark of early prairie life near the banks of the South Fork Smith Creek. The local transportation network is defined by functional routes such as Beach Rd, Blacktail Rd, and Tescher Rd, which provide access through the complex drainage basins of Horse Creek and G S Creek. This modern survey illustrates the enduring patterns of ranching and conservation in the North Dakota grasslands.