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2017 Map of Nisland

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Nisland serves as the central hub for an intricate irrigation system in Butte County, where a network of man-made waterways like the S Canal, Butte Lateral, and Gillette Lateral crisscross the landscape north of the Belle Fourche River. These channels reveal the systematic engineering required to support agriculture in this region, feeding into various farm-level ditches such as the Mawer Lateral and Sorenson Lateral. The town itself is small and concentrated, bounded by the Nisland Cem to the north and the river's winding path to the south.

Prominent geographical markers including Miller Butte and the Twin Buttes break the flat terrain, providing local landmarks amidst the rural road grid. The presence of Stinkingwater Cr, Indian Cr, and Owl Cr highlights the natural drainage of the area, which complements the industrial-scale irrigation infrastructure. This map documents a specialized prairie landscape where natural river systems and calculated hydraulic engineering meet.