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1983 Map of Chance

Name: 1983 Topographic Map of Chance
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Chance serves as the primary focal point in this 1980s landscape of Perkins County, centered near the intersection of several notable drainage systems. The settlement is anchored by the Chance Cem and a nearby Townhall, suggesting a persistent rural community hub amid the open plains. The terrain is defined by dramatic high points such as Thunder Butte and Tailor Butte, which overlook the winding paths of Big Meadow Creek and Hart Creek.

Evidence of local industry and infrastructure is visible in the scattered Gravel Pits and the Veal Landing Strip, indicating the area's reliance on both resource extraction and light aviation. The map's labeling, including the broad Rainbow Meadow and Lone Tree Creek, reveals a geography where natural landmarks and family-named draws like Tailor Draw historically dictated the layout of ranching and settlement patterns in the South Dakota interior.