2017 Map of Owl Butte

About this map

Owl Butte rises as a prominent landmark in this section of Butte County, anchoring a landscape defined by an intricate drainage network of seasonal creeks and prairie waterways. The map illustrates a semi-arid ranching environment where water sources like S Sulphur Cr and S Double R Cr dictate the topography and historical land use patterns. Modern infrastructure is represented by the diagonal corridor of Highway 212, which bisects the northern half of the quadrangle, cutting across the traditional township and range grid lines. This 2017 data captures the persistent reliance on natural drainage features such as Elm Cr and Butte Cr in an area where human settlement remains sparse and tied to the land. Researchers can trace the complex convergence of several small tributaries, including Station Elm Cr, Mud Elm Cr, and Eightmile Cr, which flow toward the southeastern corner of the survey.