2011 Map of West Rainy Butte

About this map

West Rainy Butte and Rainy Butte rise as the defining elevations in this part of Slope County, anchoring a landscape where the high plains meet traditional ranching and farming lands. The meandering course of Chanta Peta Creek provides a natural drainage route across the prairie, drawing a sharp contrast to the rigid grid of rural section roads that crisscross the terrain. For those tracing local heritage, the DeSart Cemetery in the southeastern corner serves as a significant marker of early settlement and community identity in this open country. To the west, Prairie Hill offers another distinct landmark in an area defined by wide vistas and the isolation of North Dakota's western reaches. This 2011 survey reflects the enduring character of the high plains, showing a sparsely populated region where the environment and early burial grounds remain the most prominent features of the map.