2012 Map of Spyglass Hill

About this map

The Belle Fourche River winds through the northwestern corner of this Crook County landscape, defining the local drainage patterns for a network of intermittent streams and rugged draws. This region is characterized by named geographic landmarks like Spy Glass Hill, which rises above a series of significant erosional features such as Big Draw and Johnson Draw. The topography is shaped by various watercourses including Buffalo Cr and Rush Cr, which have carved deep channels into the terrain over time. Rural access is provided by a system of ranch and county roads, including Warbonnet Rd and Rush Creek Rd, which navigate the high-plains geography. The distribution of these draws—from Buck Draw to Butler Draw—illustrates the complex watershed system feeding into the larger river basin during this era.