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2015 Map of Two Top Butte SE

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Two Top Butte SE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Lonetree Cr and Horse Cr define the hydrological character of this portion of Butte County, where a network of irrigation channels supports the local agricultural economy. The landscape is marked by the presence of the Young Lateral, Gregory Lateral, and Indian Cr Lateral, which divert water from natural courses like Indian Cr and Bitty Cr to manage the semi-arid terrain. This sophisticated water management system reflects the area's long-standing reliance on controlled irrigation for ranching and farming.

Transportation in the region is anchored by a grid of rural roads such as Winkler Rd and Mail Rd. One notable feature of the local infrastructure is Ni Missile Rd, a name that points to the Cold War-era presence of Minuteman missile silos that were historically scattered throughout this part of South Dakota. Other local access points like Truckers Ln and Beet Rd further illustrate the area's practical, production-oriented land use.