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2017 Map of Yager Butte

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Yager Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Custer National Forest encompasses the high-divide terrain of this Powder River County landscape, defined by a complex network of seasonal drainages and named landmarks. The prominence of Yager Butte and Chimney Rock provides essential orientation in a region where water management is critical to the local economy. A series of constructed catchments, including Shorty Cr Reservoir and Tenmile Cr Reservoir, illustrate the extensive efforts to store runoff from creeks like Plum Cr and Tenmile Cr.

Remote springs such as Ottesen Spring and Harriet Spring Number One are scattered across the draws, serving as vital water sources for wildlife and livestock. The human footprint is further marked by legacy transit routes like Ten Mile Rd and Fifteen Mile Rd, which navigate the various gulches and draws. This document captures the meticulous naming of small-scale features, from Jacobs Gulch to Watt Draw, revealing a deeply mapped working landscape.