1982 Map of Hay Canyon Butte

About this map

Buffalo Gap National Grassland dominates this 1982 provisional survey, revealing a landscape defined by the rugged drainage systems of the White River. The topography is marked by significant elevations like Hay Canyon Butte and Kennedy Butte, which provide natural landmarks overlooking the intricate network of watercourses including Hay Canyon, Cortney Creek, and Rock Creek. This area of southwestern South Dakota illustrates the interface between public conservation land and the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation Boundary, which runs along the eastern edge. The map captures the transitional terrain of the Divide, where the land falls away into the Cedar Bluff Creek basin, showing a region preserved for its natural character and lack of dense modern development.