2012 Map of Volunteer NW

About this map

Old Hwy 212 cuts across this prairie landscape of Butte County, tracing a historic transportation route through the western South Dakota plains. The drainage pattern here is defined by several seasonal waterways, including the meandering paths of Eightmile Creek and Fourmile Creek. These creeks are characteristic of the high plains drainage system, showing the intricate network of draws that feed into the larger Cheyenne River basin. Irrigation infrastructure, such as the Willow Creek Lateral, reflects the region's managed water resources, essential for ranching and agriculture in this semi-arid environment. Further east, Mud Elm Creek and Station Elm Creek highlight the local naming conventions that often tied water sources to the few trees or designated landmarks found in the open territory.