2020 Map of White Butte West

About this map

White Butte and Bull Butte dominate the landscape of Hettinger County, rising above the rolling plains where the watercourses of Plum Cr and Thirtymile Cr carve through the terrain. This rural township is defined by a grid of section lines and gravel roads, such as St Michael's Rd, which connect isolated homesteads and local landmarks. For those tracing family history in this part of North Dakota, the presence of Saint Michaels Cem and Black Butte Cem provides vital geographic anchors for early settlers. The map illustrates a ranching and farming landscape where topography dictated the placement of roads and property boundaries, maintaining a settlement pattern that has changed little over the decades.