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2005 Map of Irish Butte

Name: 2005 Topographic Map of Irish Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2007
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2007

About this map

Slim Buttes dominate the northeastern landscape of this Harding County quadrangle, where the high plains of South Dakota meet the complex topography of the Custer National Forest. The map documents a sparsely populated ranching territory centered on the North Fork Moreau River and its various tributaries, including Cowboy Creek and Giannonatti Creek. Local life is anchored by family operations like Horton Ranch and Laflin Ranch, while the inclusion of the Gobert Sch and the Roundup location reflects the communal infrastructure of the rural west.

The presence of numerous water sources such as Houk Spring, Uncle Ned Spring, and Fish Spring indicates the critical importance of reliable water for livestock in this arid environment. Significant landmarks like Irish Butte and Adam and Eve Butte serve as essential navigational markers across the First Guide Meridian East, connected by a network of rural routes including Hoover Road and Antelope Road.