2017 Map of Avance

About this map

Avance serves as the primary focal point in this portion of Meade County, situated where Co HWY MC-37 meets Opal Rd. The landscape is defined by an intricate network of drainages, including the headwaters of Wolf Cr, Stony Butte Cr, and Brushy Cr, which carve through the high plains. A prominent landmark, Stony Butte, rises in the eastern section of the quadrangle, providing a significant navigational marker for the surrounding prairie. This area reflects the expansive ranching and agricultural character of western South Dakota, where rural routes like 194th Pl and 196th Pl trace the section lines. The map documents the persistent settlement patterns and hydrography of the region, from the seasonal flows of Johnny Cr to the more substantial W Br Turtle Cr in the northeast.