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2015 Map of Deers Ears Butte South

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Deers Ears Butte South
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Deers Ears Butte and Snake Butte command the northern skyline of this Butte County landscape, marking a terrain defined by high plains elevations and a complex network of seasonal drainages. The area is characterized by its isolation and the intricate waterways that carve through the land, including the winding courses of Sulphur Cr and Lonetree Cr. These creeks, along with Johns Cr and the dual branches of Double R Cr, suggest a ranching environment where water access dictated the placement of early roads and section lines.

Transportation in this part of South Dakota follows a sparse but functional grid, with named routes like Twilight Rd and Sweeny Rd connecting the scattered buttes. The presence of Wheelbarrow Butte and Lookout Butte provides natural landmarks for navigation across the open range. This 2015 survey reflects the enduring character of the western plains, where the land's relief and drainage patterns continue to shape the sparse human footprint.