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2015 Map of Cedar Butte NW

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Cedar Butte NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

The rolling plains of Mellette County are defined by an intricate network of waterways, most notably Black Pipe Cr and Cottonwood Cr, which carve through the prairie landscape. This 2015 U.S. Geological Survey topographic map illustrates the remote ranching country near the Jackson County line, where the terrain is punctuated by the prominent Horseshoe Butte in the northeast.

Rural infrastructure is concentrated along Sd-63 and section-line roads such as 249th Ave. Small tributaries including Church Cr, Simms Cr, and Hulmyer Cr branch across the map, reflecting a landscape where water access dictates land use. The absence of dense town sites highlights the traditional agricultural and pastoral character of this South Dakota interior region, providing researchers with a clear view of modern property boundaries and natural drainages.