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2021 Map of Saddle Horse Butte

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Saddle Horse Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Saddle Horse Butte anchors a high-plains landscape defined by an intricate network of intermittent watercourses and stock reservoirs. The upper reaches of the Belle Fourche River meander through the southern half of the quadrangle, joined by tributaries such as Dry Cr and Deer Cr. The prevalence of man-made water features like Tisdale Stock Reservoir, Hill Reservoir, and Enyard Reservoir reflects the vital importance of water management for livestock in the arid Campbell County rangelands.

Evidence of local geography and historical land use is preserved in numerous named topographic features, including Gold Mine Draw, Dugout Draw, and Haire Draw. Transportation across this remote terrain is limited to a few established routes such as Bishop Rd and T-7 Rd, which connect the scattered reservoirs and named draws that have served as landmarks for generations of ranchers in this section of northeastern Wyoming.