2015 Map of School Section Butte

About this map

Buffalo Gap National Grassland dominates the northern landscape of this survey, where the prairie is etched by a complex drainage network. The serpentine course of the White River carves through the center of the terrain, flanked by prominent landforms such as School Section Butte and Flat Top Butte. These landmarks provided essential orientation for early travel across the plains of Jackson County. The hydrology of the area is defined by numerous seasonal watercourses, including Sixteenmile Creek, Eagle Nest Creek, and Bear-in-the-Lodge Creek, which flow toward the river's winding valley. Limited infrastructure is represented by rural thoroughfares like Craven Rd and Lone Tree Rd, reflecting the sparse, wide-open character of this region in the modern era.