2021 Map of Standing Butte

About this map

Standing Butte serves as the central geographic landmark in this prairie landscape of Stanley County, where high plateaus are carved by a network of seasonal drainages. The area’s hydrology is defined by the branching tributaries of E Fork Minneconjou Cr and Chantier Cr, which cut deep draws through the undulating terrain. This 2021 survey reveals a remote ranching or agricultural environment structured by long-distance thoroughfares such as Mission Ridge Rd and Sansarc Rd. The placement of Tatanka Pl and Woolley Pl reflects a sparse but organized settlement pattern typical of the western South Dakota plains. These named roads and water features, including Buck Williams Draw, provide essential navigation points across the vast stretches of open land between the Missouri and Cheyenne river basins.