2020 Map of Yager Butte

About this map

Custer National Forest dominates this section of Powder River County, where the high-plains terrain is marked by a network of seasonal water sources and named landmarks. The namesake Yager Butte and nearby Chimney Rock rise above a landscape defined by significant drainage systems such as Tenmile Creek and Yager Creek. The distribution of water resources is a critical feature of this ranching and forest environment, with numerous man-made structures like Shorty Cr Reservoir, Two Buck Reservoir, and Cloudburst Reservoir indicating the importance of water management in this arid region. Named draws and gulches, including Nutter Draw and Jacobs Gulch, provide a window into the local topography used by early residents and forest managers. Remote access is provided by unpaved routes such as Ten Mile Rd and Fifteen Mile Rd, connecting the scattered springs like Harriet Spring Number One and McBride Spring across the rolling high country.