1977 Map of Deers Ears Butte South

About this map

Deers Ears Butte and a series of prominent high points define the horizon of this Butte County landscape as it appeared in the late 1970s. The area is characterized by an extensive network of ephemeral drainages, including the North and South forks of North Double R Creek and the meandering path of Johns Creek. These waterways carve through the terrain between landmarks like Snake Butte and Wheelbarrow Butte, illustrating a classic Western ranching environment where water sources dictate the placement of human activity. Evidence of rural community life is sparse but significant, centered on the Twilight Sch located on the eastern edge of the survey area. Small improvements like windmills and isolated tanks are scattered throughout the quadrangle, connected by a web of unimproved roads and trails that navigate the spaces between Lookout Butte and Sulphur Creek.