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2014 Map of Shetland Divide

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Shetland Divide
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Saskatchewan Butte stands as a prominent landmark in this portion of Phillips County, overlooking a landscape defined by seasonal water management and natural drainage systems. The interior of the quadrangle is bisected by the Shetland Divide, a topographic feature that shapes the flow of local waterways. Ranching and land management are evident through the placement of the Dead Cedar Reservoir and Twin Snag Reservoir, which provide critical water storage in an arid environment.

Drainage is largely defined by numerous coulees and creeks, including Coyote Coulee and Hideaway Coulee, which channel runoff toward systems like Winter Cr and Bull Cr. Human activity is primarily represented by the linear path of Mitchell Rd, which provides access through the expansive range. The map details a typical Northern Plains landscape where elevation and water access dictate the patterns of land use and movement.