2017 Map of Big Bend Dam NE

About this map

The rolling plains at the intersection of Hyde, Hand, and Buffalo counties are defined by a network of drainage systems feeding into the Missouri River basin. This survey illustrates the rural landscape near the Big Bend of the Missouri, where watercourses like Elm Cr and its W Fork Elm Cr carve through the prairie. The map shows the section-line road grid characteristic of the Great Plains, including 343rd Ave and 345th Ave, which provide access to the expansive agricultural tracts that dominate this region. In the southern portion of the quadrangle, Wolf Cr and Sand Cr indicate the watershed's progression toward the river. Local infrastructure is minimal, consisting of rural routes such as Co Rd 958 and Lees Blvd, highlighting the low-density settlement pattern of these South Dakota townships in the early 21st century.