2012 Map of Chalk Buttes

About this map

The N Platte River carves through this high-plains landscape south of Douglas, where geothermal activity and livestock ranching define the local geography. Significant landmarks include the Douglas Hot Springs and Warm Springs Hill along the river's western bank, while the northern uplands are dominated by the Chalk Buttes and the nearby Chalk Buttes Reservoir. A network of drainage systems, including Wagon Hound Cr, Bed Tick Cr, and Little Bed Tick Cr, dissects the terrain, illustrating the complex hydrology of the Converse County basin. The presence of the Dilts Ranch and a concentration of residential roads such as Huxtable Rd and Valley Dr suggest a modern shift toward rural residential development while maintaining its heritage as a ranching corridor. To the southwest, Sheep Mountain rises as a prominent topographical feature, overlooking the confluence of Jack Cr and Flume Cr.