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2015 Map of Artichoke Butte SW

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Artichoke Butte SW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Lake Oahe and the Missouri River dominate this Central South Dakota landscape, marking the boundary between Dewey and Sully Counties. The terrain is defined by the significant incision of watercourses into the plains, with Bull Creek and Bull Cr feeding the river from the northwest while Bloody Run carves through the southern sections. This 2015 perspective illustrates the modern rural infrastructure of the region, where a geometric grid of roads like 178th St and 288th Ave navigates the complex shoreline and draws together the scattered agricultural sections.

Local history is anchored by the Blair Cem, situated on the heights overlooking the river valley. The map also reveals smaller bodies of water like Fuller Lake, which sit within the broader catchment area of the Missouri. This topographical layout demonstrates how the reservoir has reshaped the original river valley, creating numerous inlets and points that dictate the placement of local routes such as Fairbank Pl and 282nd Ave.