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2015 Map of Arpan

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

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Arpan sits at the heart of this agricultural landscape in Butte County, where a complex network of irrigation channels defines the local economy. The southern edge of the map is dominated by the vast Belle Fourche Reservoir, a critical water source for the region's ranching and farming operations. This infrastructure is further evidenced by a system of man-made waterways, including the Laflemme Lateral, Arpan Lateral, Young Lateral, and Gregory Lateral, which divert water across the plains to support the arid environment.

Natural drainage follows a series of seasonal creek beds such as Indian Cr, Hilderbrand Cr, and Lonetree Cr. The road network, including Arpan Rd and Brooker Rd, follows the section lines of the Public Land Survey System, illustrating the orderly division of the territory. Smaller water features like Guidinger Reservoir and Bitter Cr underscore the importance of water management in this high plains setting.