2017 Map of Artichoke Butte SW

About this map

Lake Oahe and the Missouri River dominate this Central South Dakota landscape, defining the jagged boundary between Dewey and Sully Counties. The terrain is deeply incised by drainages such as Bull Creek and Bloody Run, illustrating the erosional patterns common to the Missouri Plateau. Away from the main reservoir, Fuller Lake provides a smaller water feature within the upland draws. Human presence is sparse, marked primarily by the section-line grid of rural routes like 182nd St and 286th Ave. For those researching local history or genealogy, the Blair Cem sits as a solitary landmark on the prairie, while the presence of named draws and runs reflects the essential role of water management and topography in this ranching region during the early 21st century.