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2021 Map of Patch Skin Buttes SW

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Patch Skin Buttes SW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

The Missouri River and the expansive waters of Lake Oahe define the southern landscape of this 2021 topographic study, where the river serves as the border between Dewey Co and Potter Co. The terrain is marked by sharp elevation changes along the breaks of Stove Creek Bay and the drainage of Scatter Butte Cr. Moving inland, the prairie is punctuated by the prominent Gray Butte, providing a significant landmark for the surrounding rangeland.

Settlement is sparse, centered on the small community of Marksville in the eastern portion of the sheet. Transportation is limited to a few key routes, primarily BIA Hwy 8 and BIA Rd 8, which navigate the high ground between Stove Cr and other local drainages. The map provides a clear picture of how modern infrastructure and tribal land management interact with the natural contours of the Great Plains and the Missouri River reservoir system.