2018 Map of Whetstone Buttes

About this map

Whetstone Buttes dominate this portion of the North Dakota landscape along the Bowman and Adams County line. The terrain is defined by its drainage patterns, with S Cedar Cr and Russian Slough cutting through the northern sections while Duck Cr flows to the southeast. Human presence is marked primarily by a sparse grid of section-line roads and the isolated Whetstone Cem, which serves as a significant landmark for genealogists tracing early families in this rural township. The inclusion of the Hagen Private Airport illustrates the continued importance of small-scale aviation in managing these expansive agricultural and ranching tracts. This 2018 survey provides a precise look at the land's elevation and hydrology, showing how the natural coulees and sloughs dictate the placement of local infrastructure.