2017 Map of Sulphur Butte

About this map

Sulphur Butte rises as a prominent landmark in this high plains landscape of Butte County. The terrain is defined by a dendritic network of intermittent watercourses that drain the open country, including Hans Cr in the northeast and Sulphur Cr which meanders through the central sections. This 2017 survey reflects the sparse, ranch-oriented settlement patterns of the region, where connectivity is maintained by a few named thoroughfares such as Erk Rd and Goebringer Rd. The map detail captures the intersection of natural drainage systems like S Double R Cr and Willow Cr with the rigid boundaries of the Public Land Survey System, illustrating the grid-like organization of the western frontier even in its most open reaches.