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2012 Map of Bessie Butte

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Bessie Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Bessie Butte and Mud Butte anchor this corner of Ziebach County, standing as prominent geological markers in an area defined by its intricate drainage patterns. The landscape is carved by a network of seasonal waterways, including the winding course of Butcher Cr and the branching reaches of Red Coat Cr. These creeks, alongside Mud Cr and Little Mud Cr, demonstrate the erosional forces that have shaped the plains surrounding the buttes.

Rural infrastructure is minimal, consisting primarily of section-line routes and primary access ways like Bachman Rd and Arrow Head Rd. The western edge of the quadrangle is marked by Red Scaffold Cr, which feeds into the broader watershed system. This document provides a clear view of the topography before further modern development, preserving the placement of these traditional landmarks and the natural watercourses that dictate the movement across this prairie environment.