2012 Map of Laundreaux Butte

About this map

Laundreaux Butte rises above the drainage basins of north-central South Dakota, serving as a primary landmark in a landscape defined by an intricate network of seasonal and permanent watercourses. The drainage pattern is dominated by southward-flowing tributaries including Laundreaux Cr and Tom Hill Cr, which eventually meet the northern reaches of Lake Oahe. This 2012 survey illustrates the remote character of the Missouri River plateau just before it meets the massive reservoir, where high-country ridges separate the winding paths of Le Beau Cr and Deadman Cr. The map details a transition from the elevated butte country down to the riparian edge, connected by a sparse network of county routes and Whitehorse Rd that follow the natural contours of the undulating plains.