2017 Map of Cedar Butte

About this map

The Devils Backbone and Devils Gate define the dramatic topography of this Mellette County landscape. This 2017 survey captures the Cedar Butte settlement area during a period of modern land management within the Swift Bear Segment. The sparse human footprint is centered around Cedar Butte Rd and the Cedarbutte Cem, which serves as a vital anchor for local genealogical research and family history. Most of the terrain remains dominated by natural drainage patterns, notably the winding path of N Br Pine Cr, which carves through the high plains. The map provides a clear look at the Public Land Survey System grid, including the intersection of t42n r32w and t42n r31w, illustrating how section lines continue to organize this open country.