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2021 Map of Antelope Butte

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Antelope Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Antelope Butte rises as a prominent landmark in this corner of Butte County, where the high plains are carved by an intricate network of seasonal drainages. The landscape is defined by the hydrologic reach of North Indian Creek and S Indian Cr, which weave through the territory alongside other named waterways like Porcupine Cr and Bull Run. These creek systems create a complex topography of draws and ridges, including the distinct formations of the Mud Buttes and the secluded Opossum Hollow.

Modern infrastructure follows the paths of earlier transit, with Camp Crook Rd and Albion Rd providing access to this cattle-ranching country. The presence of Old US Hwy 85 indicates the historical alignment of a major regional thoroughfare. For the researcher, the map preserves the exact township and range boundaries, such as t12n r2e and t12n r3e, essential for pinpointing historical land patents and homestead locations in the South Dakota interior.