2011 Map of Ziner Butte

About this map

The winding Knife River meanders across this rural expanse of Dunn County, carving a path through the prairie landscape where significant elevation changes are marked by distinctive landmarks like Ziner Butte and the Twin Buttes. This 2011 survey illustrates a sparse ranching and agricultural region defined by its watercourses, including Crooked Creek and Stray Creek, which drain into the main river valley. A precise grid of section-line roads, such as 14th St SW and 95th Ave SW, reveals the geometric organization of the North Dakota landscape, providing access to the isolated high points and riparian corridors that have likely guided travel and land use in this part of the state for generations.