2021 Map of Cedar Butte NW

About this map

Black Pipe Cr and Porcupine Cr carve a complex network of drainages across this portion of the South Dakota landscape, marking the boundary where Jackson and Mellette counties meet. The terrain is defined by its water-carved geography, with smaller tributaries like Simms Cr, Church Cr, and Paulmyer Cr feeding into the larger creek systems. Historical and genealogical interest is concentrated in the southern sections, where the Prospect Cem and the First Body of Jesus Christ Cem Corn Creek are located near the intersection of various ranch roads. In the northeast, Horseshoe Butte provides a distinct topographic landmark amidst the branching paths of Cottonwood Cr. The map captures a rural environment where land use is dictated by the natural flow of water and the high-ground features like Pine Springs.