Loading map...

2014 Map of Home Creek Butte

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Home Creek Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Home Creek Butte rises as a prominent landmark within the northeastern reaches of the Custer National Forest, dominating a landscape defined by an intricate network of drainage basins and high ridges. The area is marked by a clear dependence on water management for livestock or local use, evidenced by the numerous small impoundments such as Phillips Reservoir, Knudson Reservoir, and the Logging Cr Reservoir. Transport through this part of Powder River County is funneled through named breaks in the topography, most notably Camps Pass and the ominously named Suicide Pass.

Natural springs are scattered throughout the draws, providing vital water sources across the sections. Named features like Lemonade Spring, Hanson Spring, and Barrel Spring suggest a history of local identification and utility by ranchers and forest travelers. US Hwy 212 serves as the primary artery, cutting east-to-west across the central terrain, while deep-cut features like Schoolhouse Draw hint at the locations of former local landmarks or seasonal watercourses.