2017 Map of Butch Reservoir

About this map

Butch Reservoir and other small catchments like Wren Reservoir and Juniper Reservoir anchor this arid landscape in Blaine County. This high-plains terrain is defined by a series of significant drainage cuts, notably Davidson Coulee, Middle Coulee, and the forks of Left Coulee. The presence of small, remote landing strips such as Cow Creek Airport and Left Coulee Airport suggests the necessity of aerial access for ranching or land management in this sparsely populated region. Historical travel routes and ranch roads cross the territory, including the significant Cow Island Trl, which follows the high ridges between drainage basins. The map documents a landscape of essential water management and isolated transportation hubs, where roads like Bullwacker Rd and Timber Ridge Rd provide the primary links between the coulees and upland benches.