2017 Map of Caroline Butte

About this map

The Little Missouri River snakes through the high plains of Harding County in this 2017 topographic record, defining a landscape of complex drainage basins and isolated landmarks. The namesake Caroline Butte stands as a prominent elevation in the eastern half of the map, overlooking a network of seasonal waterways including Oley Cr, Smiley Cr, and Plum Cr. The terrain is characterized by its creek systems, such as Wagon Cr in the north and the branching N Slick Cr and Slick Cr to the south. Human presence is marked by a grid of rural roads and section boundaries, including Co HWY 867 and Lewton RD, which navigate the draws and rises of the river valley. This map provides a modern look at the land's hydrology and topography, capturing the quiet isolation of the South Dakota prairie.