2012 Map of Big Draw

About this map

Stoneville Lake and the branching waters of Sulphur Cr define this ranching landscape in western South Dakota. The terrain is characterized by prominent landmarks like Lookout Butte and Flat Top Butte, which rise above the surrounding drainage basins of Big Draw and Corsaurt Draw. This 2012 survey illustrates the connectivity of this rural area through a network of local roads such as Stoneville Rd and Old Stoneville Rd. Smaller watercourses like Frozen Man Cr and Skirt Cr cut through the plains, revealing the natural hydrology that has likely dictated land use and settlement patterns in this part of Meade County for generations. The map provides clear evidence of how topographic features like Rizer Hill serve as points of orientation in an otherwise open and expansive environment.