2011 Map of Whetstone Buttes

About this map

Whetstone Buttes dominate this high plains landscape in Bowman County, rising above a network of seasonal watercourses and gravel roads. In the early 21st century, the area remains defined by ranching and agriculture, with evidence of local water management seen at Hagens Dam and Lemon Ranch Dam. The map reflects a structured rural grid, with the Whetstone Cemetery serving as a significant point of interest for those researching local family histories and early settlement patterns. Several drainages, including South Cedar Creek, Russian Slough, and Duck Creek, carve through the terrain, illustrating the natural watershed that has shaped the placement of local roads like 16th St NW and 15th Ave NW.