2021 Map of Head of Butch Creek

About this map

Butch Creek and its neighboring drainages define this portion of the South Dakota landscape, where the headwaters of several seasonal streams carve through the prairie terrain of Mellette County. The network of waterways, including Roundup Creek and Cedar Creek, illustrates the natural drainage patterns that have historically shaped land use and grazing in this region. This modern topographic survey provides a clear view of the Public Land Survey System (PLSS) grid, documenting townships such as t43n r31w and t43n r30w. The map reveals a sparsely developed environment dominated by natural contours and watercourses like Cottonwood Creek, reflecting the enduring character of the High Plains where human impact remains light and tied closely to the topography of the creek beds.