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2015 Map of Appel Butte

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Appel Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Gillette's western fringe reveals a landscape defined by an extensive network of small-scale water management and distinctive high-plains topography. The terrain is marked by numerous ephemeral drainages and coulees, such as Janice Draw and Little Draw, which have been strategically dammed to create a series of named catchments including Little Reservoir, Knob Reservoir, and Rocky Reservoir. These water sources are essential to the agricultural and ranching operations that characterize the region surrounding the city.

Prominent elevations like Schoolhouse Butte, Sassick Butte, and Appel 18 Butte serve as geographic anchors across the townships. The drainage system of Bone Pile Cr and Tisdale Cr further structures the rural layout, while a modern residential and utility grid is evidenced by streets such as Glock Ave, Sako Dr, and Pronghorn Meadow Ln, showing the expansion of residential developments into the historical ranchlands of Campbell County.