2017 Map of Bowen Ranch

About this map

Bowen Ranch anchors this portion of Haakon County, situated near the winding course of the N Fork Bad River. The landscape is defined by its drainage systems, where small tributaries like Deadmans Cr and Mexican Cr flow through the northern sections while Dry Cr and the S Fork Bad River carve through the southern reaches. This 2017 survey illustrates the sparse, rural nature of the South Dakota prairie, where a grid of section-line roads, including 213th Ave and 229th St, provides the primary infrastructure for local ranching operations. The mapping of township boundaries like t2n r19e and t1n r20e highlights the enduring importance of the Public Land Survey System in organizing this expansive open country.