1965 Map of Mud Buttes

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Mud Buttes rise above a landscape defined by the intricate drainage systems of Owl Creek and Bitter Creek in this mid-1960s survey. The terrain is marked by a network of ranching operations that emphasize the area's agricultural character, including the Kiplinger, Beale, and Lietner properties. This era shows a transition in land use near the northern reaches of the Belle Fourche Reservoir, where the water level fluctuates, impacting the surrounding lowlands of Wildcat Creek and Salt Creek.