Bad River meanders across the northwestern corner of this Jones County landscape, defining the local drainage system alongside its significant tributary, Dry Cr. This 2012 survey illustrates the sparse, ranch-oriented layout of the South Dakota plains, where the terrain is marked by geographic features like Ash Draw. Modern transportation relies on the arterial Bad River Rd and Van Metre Rd, which follow the natural contours of the land and provide access to the vast open spaces of the West River region. The map reveals a high-plains environment where water sources and road networks are essential for navigating the expansive, open topography of the area.
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1951 · Capa
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1951 · Van Metre
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1951 · Capa NW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1951 · Capa SE
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1953 · Wendte
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1954 · Pierre
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1955 · Martin
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Pierre
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Martin
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1972 · Murdo
USGS Topo · 1:24,000