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1993 Map of J K Butte

Name: 1993 Topographic Map of J K Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1996
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1996

About this map

West Short Pine Hills dominates the topography of this Harding County landscape, where the high-elevation terrain of Custer National Forest provides a sharp contrast to the surrounding draws and drainages. The area is defined by its complex network of seasonal watercourses, including Grandma Schang Draw, Waterhole Creek, and Plum Creek. These geographic features dictate the placement of local homesteads and ranching operations such as the Davis Ranch and Holcomb Ranch, which are situated near the breaks of the hills.

Local landmarks like the eponymous J K Butte and White Cap serve as primary navigational points in this remote corner of South Dakota. Human activity is evidenced by infrastructure such as a Landing Strip in the northwest and various Drill Hole sites, reflecting the intersection of traditional land use and modern resource exploration. The map also delineates the Standard Parallel North, a key cadastral marker in the systematic survey of the American West.