2015 Map of Big Bend Dam NE

About this map

The rolling plains of central South Dakota are defined by a network of drainage channels that converge where Buffalo, Hyde, and Hand counties meet. Elm Cr and its tributary W Fork Elm Cr meander through the northern and central sections, carving subtle relief into the landscape. The geography is strictly organized by the Public Land Survey System, with township boundaries for t109n r71w, t109n r70w, t108n r71w, and t108n r70w dictating the placement of rural section lines. Local transport follows this rigid grid along corridors such as 341st Ave and 220th St. To the south, Wolf Cr provides additional drainage, while Lees Blvd cuts a diagonal path across the western sections, diverging from the standard north-south section roads. This survey illustrates the sparse, agrarian layout of the region, where watercourses like Sand Cr remain the primary natural landmarks amidst a landscape shaped by rural infrastructure.