At 2,206 acres the Chester Butte unit is located in the middle of Douglas County 7 miles southeast of Mansfield and 13 miles northwest of Coulee City. Elevation ranges from 2,394 feet to 2,070 feet. Shrubsteppe dependent wildlife such as sage thrashers, Brewer�s sparrows, sage sparrows, white-tailed jackrabbits and Washington ground squirrels use the area throughout the year. Greater sage grouse are often seen on the area. In years of high precipitation, there are seasonal ponds and wet meadows that provide habitat for migrating waterfowl. Long-term management objectives are to restore old agricultural fields to native vegetation.