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2012 Map of Boxcar Buttes

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Boxcar Buttes rise above a landscape defined by an intricate network of drainage systems in this rural Perkins County survey. The northern reaches of the sheet are marked by the S Fork Grand River, which feeds a series of seasonal waterways including Butcher Cr and Big Meadow Cr. The drainage pattern suggests a topography of high plains and cut-banks, where water has carved deep paths through the Dakota prairie.

Transport through this territory relies on a sparse grid of section-line roads, such as 184th Ave and Bakke Rd, which connect remote ranching interests. The southern portion of the map is punctuated by Box Spring Cr and Hart Cr, highlighting the vital importance of water sources in this arid stretch of the High Plains. This 2012 snapshot documents the enduring rural character of the region, showing how geographic features like the buttes remain central landmarks for navigation and land use.