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2021 Map of Wolf Butte

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Wolf Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Oglala National Grassland dominates this corner of the High Plains, characterized by a series of prominent landforms and ephemeral drainages. The landscape is defined by its topographic extremes, from the heights of Wolf Butte and the Waldon Hills down to the carved basin of North Draw. The small settlement of Orella sits in the southwestern portion of the map, serving as a focal point for the surrounding ranching and conservation lands.

Water management is central to the area's utility, evidenced by numerous named impoundments such as McMeekin Reservoir, Snook Reservoir, and Board Gate Dam Reservoir. These water sources are fed by a network of seasonal creeks, including Horsehead Cr, Green Tree Cr, and Fisher Cr. For genealogists and local historians, the grid of secondary routes like Snook Rd and McMeekin Rd provides a clear view of the modern land divisions and access points within Dawes County.