1983 Map of Coal Springs NW

About this map

Meadow and Chance anchor this rural landscape in Perkins County during the early 1980s. The region is defined by a dendritic network of drainages, including Meadow Creek and Thunder Butte Creek, which carve through the high plains. Local social and educational life is centered around rural landmarks like Coal Springs Ch and the Progress Sch, while transportation in this sparsely populated area is facilitated by the Lensegrav Airstrip. The presence of scattered Gravel Pit locations suggests the localized extraction of materials for road maintenance and regional infrastructure. This survey captures a moment in the agricultural history of South Dakota before significant modern consolidation, preserving the locations of namesake creek branches like Slick Cr and Duncan Creek.