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2021 Map of Cedar Canyon

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Cedar Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Cedar Canyon and its complex network of seasonal drainages define the high plains of western South Dakota, straddling the border of Perkins Co and Meade Co. This landscape is primarily shaped by the headwaters of several prominent creeks, including Big Cedar Cr, Little Cedar Cr, and the three distinct branches of Pine Creek—W Br Pine Cr, Middle Br Pine Cr, and E Br Pine Cr. Human settlement is sparse and dictated by the terrain, with travel limited to rural routes like Cedar Canyon Rd and Stoneville Rd.

For genealogists and local historians, the Ben Ash Cem stands as a significant point of interest near the southern edge of the canyon. The township and range lines, such as t13n r11e, provide a structured framework for tracing historic land claims and early ranching boundaries in this part of the state. The convergence of Dillon Draw and the various forks of Horse Cr further illustrates the intricate drainage patterns essential to the region's agricultural and pastoral history.