2015 Map of Roundup Butte

About this map

Roundup Butte and the surrounding high plains of Harding County are defined by a network of ephemeral drainage draws and prominent geologic formations. The N Fork Moreau River cuts through the center of the landscape, fed by seasonal watercourses like Second Sand Cr and Soft Water Draw. This area, part of the larger rangelands of South Dakota, shows a distribution of landmarks named for early settlement or geographic features, including the Ferguson Buttes, Davis Buttes, and the isolated East Six Butte. The presence of Stockade Draw hints at the region's historical ranching and frontier legacy. Transportation is limited to section-line routes such as CR-796 and CR-732, illustrating the low-density, wide-open character of this northern prairie environment during the early 21st century.