2021 Map of Bessie Butte

About this map

Bessie Butte rises as a prominent landmark in this section of Ziebach Co, characterizing the high plains landscape of western South Dakota. The terrain is defined by its drainage patterns, most notably Red Coat Cr, which winds through the central eastern portion of the map. In the southeast corner, the elevation is marked by Mud Butte, another distinct topographical feature that breaks the horizon. This 2021 survey illustrates the vast, open nature of the region, where land is primarily organized by the Public Land Survey System, including t12n r18e and t11n r18e. The absence of dense infrastructure highlights the remote and rural character of the county, where natural landforms serve as the primary navigational anchors for residents and researchers alike.