2012 Map of Owl Butte SE

About this map

The high plains of Butte County are defined by a sparse drainage network and the remnants of early regional travel routes. Two primary watercourses, S Sulphur Cr and Elm Cr, weave through the landscape, indicating the importance of seasonal water sources in this part of South Dakota. The presence of Old Hwy 212 serves as a reminder of former transportation corridors that once linked the rural communities across the northern plains. This topographic study reflects the open, undeveloped character of the region as it existed in the early 21st century, where the land remains dominated by natural water patterns rather than dense settlement.