2021 Map of Mud Buttes NW

About this map

South Indian Cr and North Indian Cr define the drainage patterns across this Butte County landscape, where the high plains of South Dakota meet organized ranching and resource infrastructure. The map reveals a network of rural routes such as Albion Rd and Yankley Ranch Rd that connect isolated properties across the township boundaries of T11N and T12N. Water is the primary geographic driver here, with numerous seasonal drainages including Lonetree Cr, Short Cr, and Watson Draw carving through the terrain. The presence of Williston Basin Rd and the Williston Cutoff Rd highlights the area's connection to the broader regional energy and transportation corridors. Local topographical variety is noted at Opossum Hollow, while the far south is marked by Owl Cr and Ruben Cr, illustrating the sparse but vital water resources in this portion of the Great Plains.