2012 Map of Slim Butte

About this map

Slim Butte and its surrounding landscape on the Pine Ridge Reservation are defined by the meandering path of the White River. This 2012 survey illustrates the intersection of local water systems and tribal infrastructure, where the river loops significantly through the terrain, joined by tributaries such as Janis Cr and Alkali Cr. The small community of Slim Butte serves as a central point for local travel, connected by a network of Bureau of Indian Affairs routes including Bia 41 and Bia 32. The dominance of Slim Buttes Rd suggests a landscape where movement follows the natural contours of the river valley and the namesake topographical feature. Researchers of Oglala Lakota County will find a detailed view of the rural road network and hydrological patterns during this early 21st-century period.