2015 Map of Thunder Butte

About this map

The landmark of Thunder Butte rises prominently above the surrounding plains of Ziebach County, serving as a focal point for the small settlement that shares its name. The drainage pattern of the Moreau River dominates the central landscape, fed by several watercourses including Thunder Butte Cr and Beaver Trap Cr. This area represents a quiet segment of the South Dakota prairie where the human footprint is defined by a sparse network of county roads and a few enduring markers of local history. Saint Luke Cem stands as one of the few named community sites, while the intersection of Thunder Butte Rd and Leedom Pike Rd provides the primary access through this rangeland. The presence of Sophia Cr in the north and the Sandrock Draw to the southeast illustrates the complex topography of this river valley.