2017 Map of Artichoke Butte NE

About this map

Artichoke Creek carves a winding path through this corner of South Dakota, eventually meeting the expansive waters of Lake Oahe in the southwestern portion of the map. The landscape is defined by the sharp boundary between Potter Co and Sully Co, where the sectional grid of the Public Land Survey System remains clearly visible through the placement of rural roads like 172nd St and 292nd Ave. The terrain transitions from the high, dry draws of Spring Draw to the low-lying wetlands and inlets of the reservoir. Remote access is facilitated by routes like Sutton Bay Rd and Sutton Bay Trl, which provide a pathway toward the shoreline. This 2017 survey reflects the modern configuration of the Missouri River reservoir system and the enduring cattle-country road network that serves the isolated ranchlands in the heart of the state.