1978 Map of Bams Butte NW

About this map

Clarks Fork Creek and Goose Creek thread through this expansive stretch of the High Plains in Harding County, South Dakota. Mapping conducted in the late 1970s reveals a landscape defined by ranching and resource extraction, with features like a Drill Hole, a Well, and a Radio Tower punctuating the open terrain. The transportation network is sparse, centered on the J B Road, which serves as a primary artery across the sections of T 17 N and T 18 N. Small natural landmarks like the Bowl and a seasonal Spring suggest the importance of topography and water access in this semi-arid region. The map provides a precise record of section lines and township boundaries, essential for tracing land ownership and historical grazing tracts near West Squaw Creek and Duck Creek.