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2012 Map of Bixby

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Bixby
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

The Moreau River defines the southern landscape of this Perkins County region, carving a path through the distinctive Moreau River Badlands. This area of South Dakota is characterized by a sprawling ranching economy, with family-named operations such as Fisher Ranch, Svetcoff Ranch, and Bar K Ranch spread across the prairie. The settlement of Bixby and the nearby Bixby Camp serve as local landmarks along the river's course.

Upland from the river valley, the terrain is marked by Stony Butte, a prominent elevation point that overlooks the network of rural routes, including Bixby Rd and Kari Rd. The drainage of Cabin Cr feeds into the main river system, illustrating the natural water management essential to the high plains livestock industry. The map's layout reflects a sparse but established settlement pattern where infrastructure like Moreau River Rd connects isolated ranching outposts to the small hub at Bixby.