2012 Map of South Butte

About this map

Pumpkin Buttes define the western horizon of this Campbell County landscape, where the high plains of Wyoming meet a complex network of seasonal drainages. Established ranching operations including Hardin Ranch, Ruby Ranch, and Sievers Ranch are positioned near the few reliable water sources in this arid terrain. The mapping reveals a geographic transition where the headwaters of the Belle Fourche River begin their course, supported by tributaries such as Cottonwood Cr and the curiously named All Night Cr. Notable topographical landmarks like South Butte and Little Black Butte provide essential navigation points across the open range, while a grid of secondary roads such as Van Buggenum Rd and Todd Rd connects the isolated homesteads that characterize the region's 21st-century rural layout.