2017 Map of Reppe Butte

About this map

Reppe Butte stands as a prominent landmark in this Fergus County landscape, where the drainage systems of the upper Missouri River breaks define the local geography. The terrain is deeply etched by a network of seasonal watercourses, most notably the winding paths of Two Calf Cr and its tributary, S Fork Two Calf Cr. These drainages, along with Lambing Camp Cr, suggest a history of seasonal ranching and grazing utility. Named landmarks like Sullivan Ridge and Reed Coulee provide essential orientation in a region where water is a critical resource, evidenced by the scattered locations of Bow Spring, Linder Spring, and Lewis Spring. This survey records the complex topography of the high plains just south of the Missouri River, illustrating the intricate relationship between the elevated buttes and the draws that carry runoff toward the river corridor.