2011 Map of Butte NW

About this map

The Niobrara River corridor dominates the southern portion of this landscape at the border of Nebraska and South Dakota. In the early 21st century, this rural expanse is defined by a dense network of watercourses and agricultural infrastructure, including the confluence where the Keya Paha River meets the Niobrara. Further north, the drainage of Ponca Creek meanders through the plains, supported by man-made water management features such as Mohr Dam, which forms the Mohr Reservoir, and the Reiman Dam. The map reflects a structured rural grid, where local transit is facilitated by routes like Co Hwy-18 and the Fairfax Twp Hwy. These landmarks and the naming of local tributaries like Dizzy Creek provide essential reference points for understanding the hydrology and land use patterns of this border region.