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2017 Map of Eagles Nest Butte

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Eagles Nest Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Eagles Nest Butte rises as a prominent landmark in this high plains landscape straddling the border between Harding County, South Dakota, and Bowman County, North Dakota. The northern reaches are defined by the N Fork Grand River and its various tributaries, including Alkali Cr and Lone Tree Cr. This 2017 survey reveals a remote ranching and forest environment where local history is anchored by the Grand River Cem in the north and the Nathaniel Lutheran Cem further south.

The southern portion of the map transitions into the Custer National Forest, encompassing the North Cave Hills. This area is marked by complex terrain features such as Fuller Canyon, Coal Gulch, and Fuller Pass. Water sources like Cox Spring and Paul Spring point to the critical role of groundwater in this arid region, while a network of rural roads including Co HWY 799 and Eagle's Nest Rd connect the scattered homesteads and topographical heights.