2023 Map of Lone Butte

About this map

Lone Butte rises as a prominent landmark in this high-desert landscape of eastern Clark County, serving as a primary navigational point for a network of rural roads and drainage systems. The area is defined by the winding course of Cottonwood Creek and a geometric grid of livestock-focused infrastructure. The map reveals a distinct pattern of local land use through labels such as Small Ranch Rd and Small School Rd, which suggest the historic locations of essential community hubs for early ranching families. Significant travel routes like Medicine Lodge Rd and the intriguing Katies Cutoff illustrate how the geography was navigated by residents moving across the open range between larger settlements. This modern survey by the U.S. Geological Survey captures the enduring footprints of 20th-century ranch life preserved in the present-day landscape.