2017 Map of Sunrise Butte

About this map

Sunrise Butte rises as a prominent landmark in this Perkins County landscape, which is defined by an intricate network of seasonal drainages and prairie roads. The hydrology of the area is anchored by Indian Cr in the north and the winding course of Rabbit Cr to the south, while Porcupine Cr cuts across the eastern reaches. This 2017 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey shows a rural infrastructure primarily composed of local connectors like Chance Rd and Owen Lake Rd. The map illustrates the persistent geometric footprint of the Public Land Survey System, with township and range lines like t16n r15e and t15n r14e providing a framework for the vast rangeland. Historically oriented travelers and researchers can trace the routes of Happy Hill Rd and Usta Rd, which link the high ground of the butte to the surrounding creek valleys.