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2017 Map of Slaughter Reservoir

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Slaughter Reservoir
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Belle Fourche River meanders through the northeast corner of this high plains landscape on the border of South Dakota and Wyoming. This 2017 survey details the complex network of drainage draws and seasonal creeks that define the regional geography, including Grummit Canyon Cr and the various forks of Hay Cr. Standing prominently above the surrounding draws is Norgrain Hill, a significant terrain feature in an area marked by ranching infrastructure and remote access roads.

The human imprint on the land is represented by long-established ranch properties and the network of primitive roads connecting them, such as Dobesh Ranch Rd and Rimrock Ranch Ln. Water management is central to the area's utility, anchored by Slaughter Reservoir in the north. This map provides a modern record of the surveyor's grid and topographical contours across Butte Co and Crook Co, capturing the sparse but critical water sources like Oak Cr and Headland Draw that have sustained local operations for generations.