2017 Map of Charlie Creek

About this map

Charlie Creek and its neighboring drainages define this stretch of Dewey County, South Dakota. The landscape is marked by a network of seasonal and permanent watercourses, including Fox Cr and the descriptively named Tall Prairie Chicken Cr with its eastern and western branches. This 2017 survey reflects the sparse, rural character of the Great Plains, where transportation infrastructure is limited to primary corridors like BIA Hwy 8 and the north-south alignment of 261 Ave. The map provides a clear look at the Public Land Survey System (PLSS) grid, documenting townships T11N and T12N across ranges R27E and R28E. This technical layout highlights the enduring importance of section lines and range boundaries in organizing land use and property in the American West.