2012 Map of Artichoke Butte SW

About this map

Lake Oahe dominates the northwestern portion of this terrain in South Dakota, where the Missouri River valley was transformed by mid-century damming. The landscape above the water line is defined by a sparse network of section-line roads, including 287th Ave and 182nd St, serving isolated homesteads and prairie reaches. In this quiet landscape, Blair Cem stands as a focal point for genealogical research, situated near the headwaters of Fuller Lake. The drainage of Bloody Run meanders toward the reservoir, illustrating the local topography of small creek beds and seasonal basins. This survey provides a clear look at the intersection of local infrastructure and the massive scale of the Oahe reservoir project during the early 21st century.