2021 Map of Cedar Butte NE

About this map

Larvie Cr and Runs Close Cr weave through this section of the South Dakota prairie, where the landscape is defined by the dendritic drainage patterns of the White River watershed. The terrain is marked by the intersecting township and range lines of Mellette County, revealing a survey grid that dictates the placement of rural corridors like Running Bird Rd. To the south, Cottonwood Cr creates a distinct valley, while the presence of Yukni Cr and the topographical rises of Porcupine Cr characterize the northern and western reaches. This area remains largely undeveloped, preserving the original agricultural and open-range character of the northern Great Plains as it appeared in the early 21st century.