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1984 Map of Camp Creek

Name: 1984 Topographic Map of Camp Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

The rural expanse of Meade County is defined by the high ground of Fox Ridge and the Butte Divide, where the landscape transitions into a complex web of seasonal drainage. Small agricultural settlements like Fairpoint, Enning, and Union Center serve as anchors for the ranching community in the mid-1980s. The presence of specialized infrastructure such as the Vig Limousin Ranch Airstrip and Engalls Landing Strip underscores the reliance on private aviation for navigating this wide-open territory.

Water management is central to life here, evidenced by the numerous small impoundments like Martin Dam and Reed Dam scattered across the Cherry Creek and Sulphur Creek watersheds. Conservation efforts are highlighted by the Opal Lake State Game Production Area, while the eastern portion of the map reaches into the Cheyenne River Indian Reservation. This survey provides a clear view of the road networks and land divisions that shaped this portion of the South Dakota plains during the late twentieth century.