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2017 Map of Fruitdale

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Fruitdale serves as the central hub for this Butte County landscape, which is defined by an intricate network of irrigation infrastructure designed to harness the waters of the Belle Fourche River. To the north, the massive Belle Fourche Reservoir dominates the terrain, fed and drained by specialized channels like the Inlet Canal, S Canal, and Gillette Lateral. This complex hydrological system reflects the area's agricultural reliance on the river and its tributaries, such as Crooked Oak Cr and Maloney Cr.

Tracing family lineage in the region leads to small but significant burial grounds including the Snoma Finnish Cem and Danish Cem, which speak to the diverse immigrant heritage of early settlers. The topography rises sharply from the river valley to prominent landmarks like Susie Peak and the Haystack Buttes, providing a rugged backdrop to the rural road network including Snoma Rd and Fishermans Rd.