2015 Map of Soda Butte

About this map

Thunder Basin National Grassland dominates this landscape in Weston County, where high plains topography is defined by a dense network of intermittent drainage channels and small water catchments. The terrain is characterized by numerous named draws such as Stellwagon Draw and Schoeber Draw, which channel runoff toward the Buffalo Cr and its tributaries. Human activity in this arid environment is evidenced by the strategic placement of reservoirs including Wellman Reservoir and Myrtle Reservoir, essential for livestock and local water management within the vast grazing lands. The map traces historical transit via routes like Old Four Horse Rd, while the eponymous Soda Butte stands as a prominent natural landmark near the intersection of Soda Butte Rd and the grassland boundary.