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1971 Map of Appel Butte

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Appel Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

Appel Butte and the surrounding high plains of Campbell County are defined by a complex network of water management features and seasonal drainages. During the early 1970s, this landscape was dotted with numerous small reservoirs, including family-named sites like the Margaret Sarah Reservoir and Mary Alice Reservoir, alongside larger works such as the Lake Bed Reservoir. These catchments, along with several recorded drill holes and a prominent Pipeline, illustrate the vital role of water and mineral exploration in this semi-arid ranching country.

The terrain is marked by distinctive elevations like Sassick Butte and Schoolhouse Butte, which stand above the wandering courses of Bone Pile Creek and Bluegate Creek. A sparse but essential road network, including Schoonover Road and Bell Road, connects these landmarks, while labels such as Duck Net Creek and Shaffer Res speak to the local naming of the draws and depressions that channel moisture across the range.