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2017 Map of Missouri Buttes

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Missouri Buttes
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Missouri Buttes dominate this high-plains landscape in northern Wyoming, serving as a prominent landmark above the surrounding drainage basins. This 2017 survey shows a complex network of topographical features, including the dramatic Hell Hole and the high point of Butte Divide in the northeast. Water management is central to the area's geography, evidenced by Basin Reservoir Number One and Basin Reservoir Number Two situated near the center of the quadrangle. These reservoirs, alongside the Missouri Buttes Lake, highlight the importance of water catchment in this arid environment.

The landscape is further defined by deep cuts such as Sawmill Canyon, Cyclone Canyon, and Lipe Canyon. Local infrastructure is sparse, primarily consisting of rural routes like Left Creek Rd and Co Rd 16, which provide access to these remote reaches. The southern edge of the map is marked by the course of the Belle Fourche River, illustrating the watershed that collects runoff from numerous draws including Spring Draw, Brosa Draw, and Edward Draw.