1993 Map of Flat Top Butte

About this map

Flat Top Butte rises above the landscape of Harding County, South Dakota, serving as a primary landmark in a region defined by extensive ranching and public land management. This 1993 study by the U.S. Forest Service reveals a terrain shaped by watercourses like Dog Creek, Point Creek, and Rabbit Creek, which cut through the high plains toward the Slim Buttes in the south. The map documents the persistent ranching culture of the northwestern plains, anchoring the geography with sites like the Verhulst Ranch and Waldie Ranch.