2012 Map of Big Bend Dam

About this map

Big Bend Dam serves as the central focal point of this Missouri River landscape, dividing the waters of Lake Sharpe to the northwest from Lake Francis Case to the southeast. This 2012 survey documents the complex water management infrastructure and road network at the meeting point of Buffalo County and Lyman County. North of the dam, the Big Bend Landing Strip and Saint Joseph Cem are situated near the banks of the reservoir. The surrounding terrain is dissected by several named drainages, including Soldier Cr, Good Soldier Cr, and Campbell Cr. Local transportation is defined by a grid of rural routes such as Bad Nation Rd and the historically evocative Old Fort Thompson Rd, which parallels the northern shoreline of the river system.