2017 Map of Chance

About this map

Chance serves as the focal point for this Perkins County landscape, where the prairie topography is defined by the winding paths of several intermittent waterways. The area is dominated by the drainage systems of Thunder Butte Cr and Hart Cr, which carve through the land alongside Big Meadow Cr and Cone Tree Cr. Evidence of the region’s ranching and homesteading history is visible in the placement of the Chance Cem and the naming of local landmarks like Tailor Butte and Tailor Draw. This survey illustrates a quiet rural network connected by Chance Rd and Rolling Hills Rd, reflecting the enduring structure of western South Dakota's township and range system at the start of the 21st century.