1984 Map of Camp Creek

About this map

Fairpoint and Union Center anchor this mid-1980s landscape in western South Dakota, a region defined by extensive ranching and the complex drainage of the Cheyenne River basin. The map illustrates a network of small, scattered ranching communities and aviation infrastructure necessary for the high plains, such as the Vig-Limousin Ranch Airstrip and Engels Landing Strip. This survey captures the terrain as it transitioned between historical homesteading and modern agricultural management, with land use highlighted by the Opal Lake State Game Production Area. The geography is intricately carved by numerous draws and creeks, including White Owl Creek and Cowboy Draw, which flow toward the southern boundaries. Topographical landmarks like Lookout Butte and Schuyler Buttes provide significant vertical relief against the expansive divides and creek bottoms of Meade County.