2015 Map of Bessie Butte

About this map

Bessie Butte and Mud Butte dominate the landscape of Ziebach County in this 2015 survey, serving as prominent landmarks in the high plains of South Dakota. The area is defined by a dendritic drainage network, where seasonal waterways like Red Coat Cr and Butcher Cr have carved the terrain into a complex series of ridges and draws. These creeks, along with Mud Cr and Red Scaffold Cr, illustrate the subtle but significant elevation changes across the township. Human infrastructure is limited to a sparse grid of section-line roads, notably Bachman Rd and Arrow Head Rd, which provide access through this remote ranching and grazing country. The map highlights the intersection of public land survey systems across T11N and T12N, reflecting the geometric organization of the American West.