2017 Map of School Section Butte

About this map

The White River winds through this section of Jackson County, carving a complex riparian corridor through the protected reaches of the Buffalo Gap National Grassland. The landscape is dominated by significant elevation markers, most notably School Section Butte and the prominent Flat Top Butte to the northwest. These landforms rise above a network of drainages including Bear-in-the-Lodge Cr, Eagle Nest Cr, and Sixteenmile Cr, which define the local hydrology. This 2017 survey captures a largely undeveloped terrain where Bureau of Indian Affairs and county roads, such as White River Rd and Co Rd Ch 6, provide the primary access through the vast grassland. The map reveals the intricate township and range boundaries that organize this part of the northern Great Plains, illustrating how the physical geography of the river valley dictates the placement of transit routes like BIA Rd.