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1965 Map of Antelope Butte

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Antelope Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

Antelope Butte and the surrounding high plains of Butte County define this mid-1960s landscape, where ranching and geology dominate. The map shows a region shaped by its drainage systems, including the complex network of North Fork Indian Creek, Big Indian Creek, and South Indian Creek. Local homesteads and agricultural operations are clearly identified by family names such as Davis Ranch, Hoeye Ranch, and Horman Ranch, providing valuable points of reference for genealogists tracking rural land use in South Dakota.

A notable geographic marker is the Center of Nation Roadside Park, located near the intersection of various drainage basins like Bull Run and Hilderbrand Creek. The presence of several Gravel Pits and a Substation suggests the localized industrial and utility infrastructure supporting this remote area during the mid-20th century. Terrain features like Mud Buttes and Opossum Hollow further illustrate the rugged, eroded character of the northern plains.