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1998 Map of Square Top Butte, 2001 Print
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1998 Map of Square Top Butte

USGS Topo · Published 2001

About this map

The Grand River National Grassland dominates this corner of Perkins County, where the high plains terrain is defined by prominent topographical landmarks and an intricate network of seasonal drainages. Two major elevations, Square Top Butte and Scotch Cap Butte, rise above the surrounding prairie, serving as natural navigational markers for generations of ranchers and travelers. The hydrological pattern is shaped by the Grand River, which draws from tributaries including Snake Creek, Timber Creek, and Spring Creek. Human presence in the late twentieth century is evidenced by scattered Windmill and Well sites essential for livestock, while the Bison Country Club and Thunder Butte Creek drainage highlight the local intersection of social recreation and the natural landscape. The township boundaries of Cash and Marshfield provide a framework for these wide-open reaches of western South Dakota.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1998
Date Published2001
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.8 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain