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2017 Map of Haystack Butte

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Haystack Butte and Castle Rock Butte dominate the landscape in this portion of Butte County, where the high plains terrain is carved by the S Fork Moreau River and its various tributaries. The map reveals a network of rural drainage systems, including the waters of Hay Cr, Battle Cr, and Bull Cr, which define the topography between the prominent buttes.

Surface infrastructure is characterized by a sparse grid of section lines and gravel routes such as Burke Rd and Castle Rock Rd. A notable modern landmark is indicated by Civil Defense Tower Rd, suggesting the presence of essential communication or lookout infrastructure in this open stretch of South Dakota. The alignment of Old State Hwy 79 provides a primary north-south corridor through the eastern townships of T13N R6E and T12N R6E.