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1971 Map of McKenzie Butte

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of McKenzie Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

The South Cave Hills dominate this portion of the Custer National Forest in Harding County, showcasing a landscape of high buttes and named springs. Isolated landmarks such as McKenzie Butte, Penttila Butte, and Sheep Mountain define the topography, while water sources like John Brown Spring No. 1 and McKenzie Spring provided vital resources for early homesteading and ranching efforts.

Evidence of local industry and rural life is scattered across the terrain, from the Hilton Mine and a Gravel Pit to an active Oil Well. The small settlement of Jones and the Cave Hills Church serve as focal points for the community in this remote corner of South Dakota. The drainage patterns of Cottonwood Creek and Boxelder Creek reveal the natural corridors used for movement through the timbered canyons and gulches.