2015 Map of Buzzard Butte

About this map

Buzzard Butte stands as the central topographic landmark in this section of the Great Plains, located along the boundary of Jackson and Bennett Counties. This 2015 survey illustrates a sparsely populated ranching landscape defined by intermittent waterways such as Settin Up Creek in the north and the upper reaches of Buzzard Creek and Horse Creek to the south. The rural road network, including Eagle Nest Road, Buzzard Butte Road, and Allard Road, follows the section lines of the Public Land Survey System, reflecting the organized grid of the Dakota territory. This map is particularly useful for understanding the drainage patterns and land divisions in a region where natural features like Buzzard Butte served as primary navigational markers for early travelers and settlers alike.