2017 Map of Carter

About this map

Carter serves as the primary settlement on this South Dakota landscape, situated at the junction of Filmore St and 277th St. The terrain is defined by the prominent Red Hills, where the elevation rises significantly above the surrounding plains. Water management is a central feature of the local geography, notably the Carter Dam Reservoir south of the town center. The map reveals a highly structured section-line road network typical of the Great Plains, where routes like 302nd Ave and 270th St provide access across the rolling topography. Several drainage systems, including Two Nation Cr, McChesneys Cr, and De Bell Cr, create natural breaks in the grid, illustrating the relationship between the prairie hydrology and the rural infrastructure at the meeting of Tripp Co, Mellette Co, and Todd Co.