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2011 Map of Wolf Butte

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Wolf Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Wolf Butte stands as a prominent topographical landmark in this high plains landscape of northern Nebraska, where a sophisticated network of ranch-era water management defines the modern terrain. The area is characterized by an extensive system of man-made catchments and dams, including the Snook Reservoir fed by Horshead Creek and the southern Moody Reservoir near Moody Dam. These water resources, essential for livestock in this arid environment, are connected by local thoroughfares such as Snook Rd and McMeekin Rd.

Distinctive geological features like Strawstack Butte and Pete Smith Hill provide navigational anchors across the drainage basins of Lone Tree Creek and Dry Creek. The landscape reflects a legacy of local landownership and stewardship, evidenced by reservoirs and landmarks named for regional families. This survey provides a precise look at the rural infrastructure of Dawes County, from the McMeekin Dam to the North Draw Reservoir.