2023 Map of Crow Butte

About this map

Nebraska National Forest dominates the southern reaches of this landscape, where the high plains rise into the distinctive formations of Crow Butte and Little Crow Butte. This area of Dawes County is defined by a series of drainages, including White River and First Woman Creek, which cut through the terrain north of the forest boundary. The map reveals a rural infrastructure of family-named reservoirs such as Souther Reservoir and Alcorn Reservoir, alongside established routes like Old Hwy 20 and Whitney Lake Rd. Local history is anchored by the Crow Butte Cem located along Horsehoe Rd, serving as a silent record of the families who settled these sections. The transition from the open northern flats to the complex topography of Crown Butte illustrates the traditional land use patterns of the Pine Ridge region.