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1998 Map of Pretty Rock Butte SE

Name: 1998 Topographic Map of Pretty Rock Butte SE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2001
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2001

About this map

Standing Rock Indian Reservation and the Cedar River National Grassland dominate this portion of the northern plains, where the land is defined by winding watercourses and isolated ranching outposts. This 1998 revision, based on earlier topographic data, illustrates a rural landscape where Cedar Creek serves as a natural boundary between Grant and Sioux Counties. The topography is marked by the distinct rises of Pretty Rock and HowE, while a network of intermittent streams like Brushy Creek, Alkali Creek, and Turtle Creek drain the open range.

Individual family footprints are preserved through labeled properties such as the H Westphal Ranch, R Knoke Ranch, and O Anderson Ranch. Practical infrastructure for the cattle industry and water management is evident in the numerous Windmill locations and a solitary Gaging Station along the riverbank, reflecting the essential relationship between the local economy and the region's limited water resources.