2017 Map of Bams Butte NW

About this map

High plains drainage patterns define the landscape of Harding County in this 2017 survey. The terrain is dominated by the seasonal paths of Clarks Fork Cr in the northwest and Double X Cr, which winds through the eastern sections of the quadrangle. These watercourses reflect the arid character of the region, where subtle elevation changes dictate the flow of runoff across the open range. Goose Cr further marks the southern reaches, highlighting the essential role these creek beds play in the local topography. Human presence is sparse, represented primarily by the linear path of J B Rd, a local connector that cuts across the township boundaries of t17n r5e and t17n r6e. The map provides a clear view of the Public Land Survey System grid, illustrating the systematic division of this remote section of South Dakota.