2017 Map of Soda Butte

About this map

Thunder Basin National Grassland dominates this portion of Weston County, where a vast network of drainage draws and intermittent creeks defines the high plains landscape. Named topographical features like Soda Butte and family-named landmarks such as Schoeber Draw, Stellwagon Draw, and Brainard Draw indicate the history of local ranching and land use in this semi-arid region. Water remains the primary shaper of the terrain, with Buffalo Cr and its tributaries, including the Middle Fork Wind Cr, carving deep into the plateau. The map details a remote transportation network essential for livestock and resource management, including Old Four-Horse Rd, Dowdy Rd, and Materi Rd. This survey reflects the modern management of public and private grazing lands, where section lines and range boundaries intersect with the natural flow of the S Br Beaver Cr drainage system.