2021 Map of Caputa

About this map

Rapid Creek flows across the northern reaches of this Pennington County landscape, providing a vital water source for the small communities of Caputa and Farmingdale. The surrounding terrain is defined by the extensive reaches of the Buffalo Gap National Grassland, where the land rises toward Thompson Butte and falls away into named drainages like Lindsey Draw and Hibbs Draw. This modern survey records the complex network of agricultural and ranching infrastructure, including the Saint Germaine Ditch and several farm-to-market routes like Hammerquist Rd. For those researching local families, the location of the Larsen Cem north of Farmingdale remains a key historical landmark. The map illustrates a contemporary rural environment where irrigation systems and natural creek beds continue to shape the settlement patterns of the South Dakota plains.