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2015 Map of Avance

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

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Avance is a named locality in rural Meade County, situated where Avance Rd and Opal Rd intersect. The terrain is defined by a dense network of intermittent drainage channels that feed into larger watercourses such as Wolf Cr and Stony Butte Cr. The most prominent topographic landmark is Stony Butte, which rises above the surrounding prairie landscape in the eastern half of the map.

The layout of the township and range lines, including t12n r15e and t11n r16e, shows the sectioned nature of the High Plains. Transportation in this part of South Dakota is largely confined to section-line roads and tracks like 195th Ave, reflecting the sparse settlement patterns and ranching character of the region. Natural water features like Brushy Cr and W Br Turtle Cr underscore the complex hydrology of this prairie environment.