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2021 Map of Coal Springs SW

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

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Duncan Butte and a series of prominent elevations define this Perkins County landscape, where the high plains of South Dakota are carved by numerous intermittent drainage systems. The hydrology of the region is centered on Thunder Butte Cr and its tributaries, including Cottonwood Cr and Duncan Cr, which create a complex network of draws and breaks. These natural features, such as Boggy Draw and School Section Draw, dictate the path of local infrastructure like Happy Hill Rd and Foster Rd.

Named landmarks like Curiosity Butte and Wedgetent Butte serve as critical navigational markers in this open territory. The map's grid, marked by sections of t16n r15e and t16n r16e, reflects the systematic land partitioning of the American West. This 2021 survey provides a clear view of the relationship between the area's relief and the sparse network of ranch roads that navigate the varying elevations.