2021 Map of Carlile

About this map

Carlile stands as the primary settlement in this portion of Crook County, positioned where the high plateaus of Thorn Divide and Dakota Divide begin their descent toward the water. The southern edge of the map is dominated by the northern reaches of Keyhole Reservoir and the Belle Fourche River, illustrating a landscape defined by the transition from dry uplands to managed water resources. This 2021 survey shows a topography of complex drainage systems and named ridges, such as Pine Ridge and Oil Butte, which have long influenced the movement and settlement patterns of this cattle-and-resource-rich region.