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2012 Map of Black Eyes

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Black Eyes marks the center of this 2012 South Dakota landscape, where the prairie is defined by a dendritic network of seasonal and permanent waterways. The meandering course of Bear-in-the-Lodge Cr dominates the drainage pattern, joined by numerous tributaries including Pretty Hip Cr, Red Horse Cr, and Spring Cr. This network of creeks suggests a landscape deeply tied to the natural hydrology of the Great Plains, influencing the placement of the sparse local road network.

A few named thoroughfares, such as Hisle Rd and Redwood Rd, provide the primary access through Bennett County. The lack of dense urbanization highlights the area's rural character, typical of the region's ranching and agricultural heritage. Genealogists and local historians can trace the specific proximity of Black Eyes to these water sources and early 21st-century infrastructure like Bud Rd and Juniper Rd.