2021 Map of Brushy Butte

About this map

Brushy Butte rises above the landscape of western Bennett County, serving as a prominent landmark in this segment of the Great Plains. The terrain is defined by the drainage patterns of Pass Creek, which winds across the northern and eastern sections of the quadrangle. In the southwestern corner, the presence of White Lake indicates a low-lying basin where water gathers on the prairie. This 2021 update from the U.S. Geological Survey shows a largely unpopulated area where the public land survey system remains the primary organizational framework, visible through the grid of township and range lines such as t39n r35w. Human infrastructure is sparse, limited primarily to rural routes like Moose Rd and Patricia Rd, which provide access to the expansive rangelands and isolated water sources that characterize this portion of South Dakota.