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2012 Map of Bams Butte NW

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Bams Butte NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Double X Cr meanders across this northern Harding County landscape, carving a complex drainage network through a region characterized by its remote ranching terrain. The map captures the subtle hydrography of the High Plains, where ephemeral watercourses like Goose Cr and Clarks Fork Cr define the movement of cattle and the placement of local infrastructure. These drainages provide essential water sources in an otherwise arid environment, shaping the historical land use patterns of the area.

Transportation in this part of South Dakota is sparse, anchored by local routes such as J B Rd and Co Hwy-796. In the southern portion of the quadrangle, Duck Cr cuts through the territory, further illustrating the importance of small creek systems to the local geography. This survey offers a detailed view of the section lines and rural tracks that have served generations of landowners in one of the most sparsely populated corners of the state.