2017 Map of Middle Creek Butte

About this map

The Wyoming–South Dakota border defines the western edge of this landscape, where the high plains of Butte Co meet the drainages of the Belle Fourche River. The terrain is marked by the prominent height of Mid Creek Butte and the industrial imprint of local mining activity, evidenced by specialized infrastructure like the Bentonite Haul Rd and Bentonite Rd. Water management is central to this arid region, featuring the Havens Reservoir and a complex network of seasonal drainages including Ghost Cr, Crow Cr, and Middle Cr. The map captures the intersection of ranching or industrial land use with natural watercourses like Chicago Cr and Oak Cr, providing a clear view of the rural road system including Ramey Rd and 3VVV Rd as it existed in the late twenty-tens.