2015 Map of Vig Buttes

About this map

Vig Buttes and Zeff Butte dominate the high ground of this Meade County landscape, where the drainage patterns of the western Great Plains dictate the movement of both water and people. The map reveals a network of intermittent streams and draws, most notably Coal Mine Draw and Frozen Man Cr, which provide a record of local toponymy and historical resource use. The sparse road network, anchored by Stoneville Rd and Opal Rd, reflects the section-line geometry typical of South Dakota's rural expanses. Cattle trails and local access points likely follow these drainages, such as Eagle Cr and Deer Cr, which carve through the terrain. The presence of Horse Butte near the intersection of 168th St further emphasizes the prominence of these geographical landmarks in a region defined by its elevation and water access.