2015 Map of Bams Butte

About this map

Bams Butte dominates this corner of Harding County, rising above a network of drainages that define the high plains of South Dakota. The drainage systems of Double X Cr and Meathook Cr weave through the landscape, their courses carving through the township and range grids of T18N and T17N. This 2015 data illustrates the enduring isolation of the area, where the primary infrastructure consists of isolated cattle-guard routes like Jb Rd and Limpert Rd. The map also traces the path of Wolf Cr as it crosses Park Rd in the southern sections, providing a clear look at the hydrologic patterns and topography that dictate land use in this open ranching country.