2015 Map of Slim Butte

About this map

Slim Butte rises as the dominant landform in this portion of the Pine Ridge region, overlooking a complex drainage network within Oglala Lakota County. The White River winds extensively across the landscape, joined by several tributaries including Janis Creek, Alkali Creek, and Limekiln Creek. This 2015 survey illustrates the modern configuration of the landscape, where the rugged terrain of the buttes meets the river valley. Transportation through this part of the reservation relies on routes like Bia-41 and Slim Buttes Road, which trace the base of the high ground. The map provides a detailed look at the Public Land Survey System grid, specifically identifying townships such as t36n r47w and t35n r46w, which define property and administrative boundaries in this western South Dakota landscape.