2017 Map of Patch Skin Buttes

About this map

Patch Skin Buttes and the surrounding high ground dominate this portion of Dewey County, where the landscape transitions into the drainage basins of the Missouri River system. The map captures a high-elevation plateau characterized by prominent landmarks such as Twin Buttes and Coffee Butte, which serve as significant navigational points in this open terrain. Water features define the lower elevations, with the headwaters of Buffalo Cr, Swift Bird Cr, and E Fork No-Mouth Cr carving out the topography. In the southeastern corner, the reach of Lake Oahe is visible, reflecting the impact of mid-century Missouri River projects on the regional hydrology. Transportation is limited to a sparse network of Bureau of Indian Affairs routes, including Bia Hwy 8 and Bia Hwy 7, which provide the primary access through these remote ranchlands and tribal territories.