2012 Map of Standing Butte

About this map

Standing Butte Triple-U Buffalo Ranch anchors this portion of Stanley County, representing a modern chapter of land use in the central South Dakota plains. The terrain is defined by the high point of Standing Butte and the drainage patterns of the E Fork Minneconjou Cr and Chantier Cr, which cut through the open rangeland. The presence of Buck Williams Draw suggests the local naming of geographical features by ranching families and early settlers. This 2012 survey illustrates the sparse infrastructure of the region, where Sansarc Rd serves as a primary artery through a landscape dedicated to large-scale ranching and bison conservation. The map reveals the intricate network of seasonal streams and draws that dictate the movement of livestock and the placement of rural homesteads in this part of the Great Plains.