2021 Map of Battle Creek Butte

About this map

Battle Creek Butte serves as the central landmark in this high plains landscape of Butte County, where watercourses dictate the shape of the land and human movement. The drainage systems of Battle Cr, Porcupine Cr, and Antelope Cr carve through the terrain, illustrating the hydrological patterns of the northwestern South Dakota prairie. Modern transportation corridors follow established paths, notably with Old US Hwy 85 running north-south through the eastern sections and Camp Crook Rd appearing in the southwest. This topographic survey captures the sparsely populated ranching country as it appeared in the early 21st century, documented by the U.S. Geological Survey. The inclusion of Hawks Nest Draw highlights the localized nomenclature used for the diverse coulees and depressions that characterize this stretch of the American West.