2017 Map of J K Butte

About this map

J K Butte serves as a prominent landmark in this section of Harding County, where the plains give way to the complex drainage systems and elevations of the Custer National Forest. The landscape is defined by an intricate network of coulees and draws, such as Grandma Schang Draw, Porcupine Draw, and Sagebrush Draw, which feed into local waterways like Waterhole Cr and Plum Cr. In the northern reach, the Sky Ranch For Boys Airport represents a rare point of modern infrastructure in a region otherwise characterized by ranching and timber management. Toward the south, the terrain rises into the West Short Pine Hills, punctuated by landmarks like White Cap and Rock Pile Spring. This survey details a classic South Dakota rangeland environment, showing how natural springs and seasonal draws dictated the placement of early water management features like Little Dam Draw and Big Dam Draw.