2012 Map of Fort George Butte

About this map

Fort George Butte dominates this prairie landscape in Lyman County, rising above a network of seasonal watercourses and drainage basins. The area is defined by its drainage pattern, with Fort George Cr and LaRoche Cr cutting through the northern reaches, while Plum Cr and Cedar Cr cross the southern sections. This 2012 survey illustrates the modern rural infrastructure of the region, where a rectilinear grid of section-line roads, such as 303rd Ave and 221st St, provides access through the open terrain. The mapping reflects the sparse settlement of this part of South Dakota, showing how geography and water access like Straight Cr and Timber Cr historically shaped the movement across these plains.