2015 Map of Square Top Butte

About this map

Grand River National Grassland dominates the landscape of this Perkins County region, where the high plains are punctuated by prominent geological rises. Square Top Butte and Scotch Cap Butte serve as primary landmarks in an area defined by wide drainage basins and rural section lines. The South Fork Grand River flows through the northern reaches, fed by a network of seasonal watercourses including Defanball Cr and Timber Draw Cr. This 2015 survey illustrates the modern road grid used by local ranchers and land managers, showing established routes like Bixby Rd and Scotch Cap Rd that navigate the high-elevation terrain. The presence of Golf Course Rd in the southern portion suggests local recreational development amidst the extensive grazing lands of the northwestern South Dakota prairie.