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2011 Map of Fisher Butte

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Fisher Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Fisher Butte rises above a landscape defined by an intricate network of drainages and springs in this 2011 survey of the Birney District. The industrial footprint of the Lame Deer Strip Mine stands out in the northwest, contrasting with the many named natural springs like Crazy Head Spring, White Horse Spring, and Spang Spring that dot the territory. These water sources have long dictated movement and land use across this part of Rosebud County, as evidenced by the namesake Crazy Head Pond Number 3 Dam and Lost Leg Dam.

Regional transportation is centered on routes like Birney Rd and Little Cyote Rd, which follow the contours of the drainage systems. The map traces the winding paths of White Buffalo Creek, Tie Creek, and the various forks of Lame Deer Creek, including East Fork Lame Deer Creek. This detail provides a clear view of the intersection between ranching-era water management and modern resource extraction.