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2014 Map of Threemile Buttes

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Threemile Buttes
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Custer National Forest encompasses much of this landscape, where a dense network of springs and drainage draws defines the local topography. This 2014 survey reveals a territory shaped by water access, featuring numerous named water sources such as Old Faithful Spring, Blue Bird Spring, and Joe Yager Spring. The central landmark of Threemile Buttes rises above the surrounding terrain, which is carved by Watt Draw and Doonan Gulch.

Evidence of ranching and land management appears in the form of water catchments like Bowers Reservoir and Ridenour Reservoir. While the area is largely defined by its natural features, human activity is noted along the path of 15 Mile Rd. This map provides a detailed view of the intricate drainage patterns of S Fork Threemile Cr and N Fork Threemile Cr as they weave through the high plains environment of Powder River County.