2015 Map of Lemmon Butte

About this map

Lemmon Butte and Hay Butte define the topography of this high plains landscape in Meade County. This 2015 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey shows a drainage network shaped by seasonal watercourses like Johnny Creek and North Brushy Creek, which carve through the terrain as they flow toward the east and south. The land is organized by the Public Land Survey System, with township and range lines like t12n r14e and t11n r15e providing a grid for this sparsely developed ranching country. Local infrastructure is minimal, centered primarily on unpaved routes such as Opal Road and Twilight Place. The map illustrates the characteristic isolation of the western South Dakota prairie, where named landmarks are often defined by prominent buttes and the winding paths of creeks like Middle Creek and East Branch Beaver Dam Creek.