2015 Map of Mud Buttes

About this map

Mud Buttes rises as a prominent landmark in this arid portion of Butte County, where a complex network of seasonal drainages defines the West River landscape. The map showcases a transition from higher ground toward the northern reaches of the Belle Fourche Reservoir, an area shaped by livestock ranching and water management. Local transit is rooted in historic routes like Old Highway 85 and Camp Creek Rd, which provide access across a terrain carved by Owl Cr, Bitter Cr, and Roundout Cr. Smaller water features such as Guidinger Reservoir and Salt Cr highlight the critical importance of water resources in this ranching country. The absence of concentrated town sites emphasizes the open, agricultural character of the region during this 2015 survey, where section lines and rural roads like Kiplinger Rd and Wildcat Rd form the primary human footprint.