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1983 Map of Boxcar Buttes, 1984 Print
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1983 Map of Boxcar Buttes

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Grand River National Grassland dominates this portion of Perkins County, revealing a landscape defined by expansive open spaces and critical water resources during the early 1980s. The topographic relief is punctuated by the prominent Boxcar Buttes, which serve as a significant landmark in this high plains environment. The drainage pattern is established by several seasonal watercourses including Butcher Creek, Hart Creek, and Meadow Creek, which would have been vital for local ranching operations. The map delineates the Grassland Boundary, illustrating the division between public land and private holdings. Local place-name identifiers such as Independence, Rainbow, and Meadow indicate specific land units or neighborhood clusters. For researchers, the presence of various marked wells provides insight into the infrastructure required to sustain life and livestock in this arid region of South Dakota.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1983
Date Published1984
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.8 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain