2017 Map of Cedar Butte NW

About this map

The First Body of Jesus Christ Cem Corn Creek and Prospect Cem serve as vital genealogical markers in this high-plains landscape near the border of Jackson and Mellette counties. This 2017 study illustrates a region defined by its drainage systems, where the meandering paths of Black Pipe Creek and Simms Creek carve through the open terrain. The solitary rise of Horseshoe Butte stands as a primary landmark in the northeastern portion of the quadrangle, overlooking the headwaters of Porcupine Creek. The map shows a sparse settlement pattern characteristic of this portion of South Dakota, where life and geography are closely tied to watercourses like Cottonwood Creek and Church Creek, which likely dictated the placement of early homesteads and community sites.