2015 Map of Deers Ears Butte North

About this map

Deers Ears Butte anchors the southern edge of this high plains landscape in Butte County, overlooking a complex drainage system that feeds the Missouri River watershed. The terrain is defined by the winding course of the S Fork Moreau River, which meanders across the northern half of the quadrangle. A network of seasonal waterways, including Spring Cr, Warren Cr, and Flat Cr, carves through the prairie, illustrating the erosive patterns typical of this part of South Dakota. Human presence is sparse, indicated primarily by a handful of rural corridors such as Graf Rd, Erk Rd, and Johnson Rd, which follow the section lines of the Public Land Survey System. The map documents a quiet, open landscape where the natural hydrology and topographical landmarks like Horse Cr and Trail Cr remain the most prominent features of the territory.