2021 Map of Middle Creek Butte

About this map

The high plains of the Wyoming Crook Co South Dakota Butte Co border are defined by a sparse network of industrial roads and ephemeral water sources. The landscape is dominated by heavy equipment routes like the Bentonite Haul Rd and Benonite Rd, signaling the importance of mineral extraction in this arid region. These tracks cross a terrain shaped by the drainages of Middle Cr, Crow Cr, and the S Fork Owl Cr, where seasonal water is managed through sites like the Oak Creek Reservoir and Havens Reservoir. The eponymous Mid Creek Butte serves as a prominent natural landmark in a territory primarily organized by the Public Land Survey System, with township lines clearly marking the transition between Crook County, Wyoming, and Butte County, South Dakota.