2012 Map of Head of Butch Creek

About this map

U P Ranch stands as a primary landmark in this rural Mellette County landscape, situated where several local drainages begin to shape the prairie. This 2012 survey illustrates a sparse ranching environment defined by its water sources, most notably the upper reaches of Butch Cr. The map details a network of unpaved roads and section lines that provide access to this portion of the Swift Bear Segment. The topography is largely dictated by the winding paths of Roundup Cr and Cedar Cr in the northern half, while Cottonwood Cr cuts across the southern section, showing how the headwaters of these streams have influenced the placement of local homesteads and ranching infrastructure.