2011 Map of Wards Butte

About this map

Wards Butte rises as a prominent landmark in this Custer County landscape, where complex drainage networks define the topography. The high-elevation terrain is marked by deep incisions such as Burnt Gulch, while several notable watercourses including Corral Creek and Moose Creek create a distinct system of canyons and ridges. The map illustrates a remote wilderness character where drainage names like Sawmill Creek and Stephens Creek hint at the historical human activity or natural features that first drew surveyors and early residents to the area. This 2011 survey details the intricate hydrology of the Hat Creek watershed, including its Middle Fork, Big Hat, and Little Hat branches, offering a high-resolution view of the local relief and forest access routes.