2021 Map of Eagles Nest Butte

About this map

Eagles Nest Butte rises prominently from the plains along the border of the Dakotas, serving as a landmark in a landscape defined by drainage networks and high prairie elevations. This region in the northwestern corner of South Dakota includes a portion of the Custer National Forest and the rugged North Cave Hills. The map details a network of vital water sources in a semi-arid environment, including Paul Spring, McCumsey Spring, and Cox Spring, which have historically supported local ranching and transit. Human presence is marked by scattered cemeteries such as Grand River Cem and Nathaniel Lutheran Cem, indicating the early settlement patterns near the N Fork Grand River. The topography is etched by seasonal watercourses like Crooked Cr and Petes Cr, while routes such as Co HWY 733 and Fuller Pass provide passage through the upland terrain.