Thunder Butte, Mountain formation in Ziebach County, South Dakota, United States
Thunder Butte rises 833 meters above sea level with steep cliffs overlooking expansive grasslands of the Great Plains region.
The geological formation served as a crucial navigation point for travelers crossing the plains during the 1800s in the American frontier.
The Lakota people named this formation Wakinyan Paha, considering it the source of thunder in their traditional beliefs and stories.
Visitors can reach the butte through access roads in Ziebach County, with optimal viewing conditions during clear morning hours.
The formation stands on a drainage divide between the Grand River and Moreau River, both flowing eastward toward the Missouri River.
Location: Ziebach County
Elevation above the sea: 833 m
GPS coordinates: 45.31980,-101.88100
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:36
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