2015 Map of Lone Tree Draw West

About this map

Crow Buttes rise above the high plains of the South Dakota-North Dakota borderlands, anchoring a landscape defined by seasonal watercourses and wide-ranging ranchlands. This 2015 survey captures the rugged topography of northern Butte County and southern Harding County, where the S Fork Moreau River meanders through the southern reaches. The map documents the persistent layout of western transport routes, showing the modern path of Highway 85 alongside its predecessor, Old Highway 85. Significant drainage systems like Hay Cr, Spur Cr, and the eponymous Lone Tree Draw illustrate the natural flow of the watershed toward the Missouri River system. Local landmarks such as Macy Butte provide navigational points in a territory where early surveying and public land systems remain the primary structural framework.