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2011 Map of Chimney Butte

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Chimney Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Chimney Butte and Barrel Butte rise as prominent geological landmarks in this section of Dawes County, defining a landscape etched by a complex network of intermittent drainages. The map reveals a rural infrastructure centered around early transit routes and ranching access, with East Ash Creek and Trunk Butte Creek carving through the terrain. Evidence of the area's social history is anchored by the Bethel Cemetery, located near the junction of Bethel Rd and Eleson Rd.

Modern recreational use is integrated into the traditional landscape through the Roberts Trailhead Campground and the East Ash Trailhead, suggesting a shift toward public land management and outdoor access. The drainage patterns of Little Spring Creek and Cunningham Creek illustrate the natural watershed that has long dictated the placement of roads like Indian Creek Rd and Haynes Rd. This 2011 survey captures the coexistence of historic local markers and contemporary forest service recreation sites.