2012 Map of Lahti Butte

About this map

Lahti Butte and Mud Butte anchor this high-plains landscape in Harding County, where drainage systems define the movement across the territory. The topography is dominated by the winding paths of intermittent waterways, including Rush Cr, Jones Cr, and Cottonwood Cr, which carve shallow routes through the open range. Transportation in this early 21st-century period is represented by a sparse network of rural routes, primarily Clanton Rd and Lewton Rd, which intersect in the southern portion of the quadrangle. The map reveals a highly dispersed settlement pattern typical of the western Dakota ranching country, where named landmarks are often centered on distinct geological rises rather than dense townships. This survey serves as a clear record of the area's hydrology and the few maintained roads that provide access to this isolated portion of the state.