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2012 Map of Irish Butte

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Irish Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Irish Butte and the distinctive peaks of Adam and Eve Butte dominate this corner of Harding County, South Dakota, as recorded in this 2012 survey. The landscape is defined by its cattle ranching heritage and isolated water sources, featuring private aviation infrastructure at the Bledsoe Ranch Airport and established holdings like the Horton Ranch and Laflin Ranch. Drainage patterns are dictated by the N Fork Moreau River, which is fed by numerous named tributaries including Cowboy Cr and Little Cowboy Cr.

The survival of many named springs, such as Uncle Ned Spring, Summit Spring, and Fish Spring, points to the critical importance of reliable water in this high plains environment. Travel routes like Limpert Rd and Marty Rd cross a terrain carved by deep geological features, notably Eagles Nest Canyon and Old Eagles Nest Canyon. The map provides a clear picture of modern land use where large ranching operations utilize natural features like Summit Pass to navigate the undulating buttes.