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2005 Map of Camp Crook

Name: 2005 Topographic Map of Camp Crook
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2007
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2007

About this map

Camp Crook serves as the focal point for this survey of Harding County, situated along the meandering banks of the Little Missouri River. The settlement pattern reflects a classic Western livestock economy, with operations such as Catron Ranch and K Bar marking the transition from the river valley to the higher breaks. To the west, Battle Ridge and the Hoag Coal Mine Draw indicate the geological and industrial character of the landscape, while the presence of the Rodeo Ground and Municipal Airport highlights the town's role as a regional hub.

The rugged geography is further defined by distinctive landmarks like Johnson Butte and Dead Man Hill, which rise above a network of drainages including Ash Creek and Buffalo Springs Creek. Genealogists and local historians will find the location of Fairview Cem south of town, providing a precise spatial context for the community's early residents. This documentation of the river valley includes water management features such as Cundy Reservoir and the Gaging Sta, essential for life in this arid corner of South Dakota.