2021 Map of Boxcar Buttes

About this map

The Grand River National Grassland dominates the northwestern portion of this Perkins County landscape, representing a significant area of public prairie conservation. The terrain is defined by the namesake Boxcar Buttes and a series of drainage systems including Butcher Cr and Hart Cr that carve through the high plains. This contemporary survey illustrates the sparse, grid-based road network characteristic of the region, where family and local history are tied to routes like Bakke Rd and Chance Rd. The map also captures the headwaters of Box Spring Cr and Big Meadow Cr, showing the critical role of water management in this semi-arid ranching environment. For researchers, the clear delineation of township and range lines across t19n r14e and t18n r15e provides a precise framework for locating specific land parcels and historical property boundaries.