2021 Map of Bison NE

About this map

The South Fork Grand River meanders through this portion of Perkins County, defining a landscape where prairie conservation and water management intersect. Large portions of the eastern terrain are protected as part of the Grand River National Grassland, while the northern reaches include the backwaters of the Shadehill Reservoir. This area reflects a long history of rural settlement, evidenced by a network of section-line roads like White Butte Rd and Pleasant Ridge Rd that connect isolated landmarks. Genealogy researchers will find significant value in the documentation of several remote burial sites, including Rosebud Lutheran Cem, Pleasant Ridge Cem, and the Selm Cem. The drainage patterns of Lodgepole Cr and Butcher Cr illustrate the vital role of water in this expansive South Dakota range land.