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2021 Map of Hay Canyon Butte

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Hay Canyon Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Buffalo Gap National Grassland dominates the southeastern quadrant of this prairie landscape, providing a stark contrast to the surveyed sections of Fall River County. The terrain is defined by the White River Divide, a prominent ridge that separates local drainage systems. To the west, Hay Canyon and its associated Bockert Reservoir drain toward the north, while the southern reaches are etched by the courses of Rock Butte Cr, Kennedy Cr, and the descriptively named West Kneebone Draw.

Centrally located, the landmark Hay Canyon Butte rises near the intersection of Co Hwy 1 and Smithwick Rd. This 2021 survey illustrates the sparse, high-plains settlement pattern of the region, where infrastructure like Hwy 1E and Co Hwy 1E serves isolated ranching lands and protected prairie expanses. The map provides a detailed view of the natural water distribution through intermittent streams like Cedar Bluff Cr in a region where water management is vital.