2012 Map of Vale NE

About this map

The Belle Fourche River winds through this Butte County landscape, defining the local hydrology alongside a complex network of man-made irrigation channels. These features, including the Antelope Lateral, Sheffield Lateral, and Richards Lateral, indicate an engineered agricultural environment designed to manage water across the arid plains. The transport network is anchored by historically significant routes such as Old Hwy 212 and Old Twilight Rd, which intersect the section lines of the rural grid. Smaller drainage systems like Horse Cr, Willow Cr, and Deer Cr feed into the primary river valley, illustrating the natural drainage patterns that dictate the placement of local roads like Youngberg Rd and Knuteson Rd. This 2012 survey captures a snapshot of contemporary land use where water rights and road access remain central to the region's identity.