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2021 Map of Cole Dam

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

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Grand River National Grassland dominates this section of Perkins County, revealing a sparsely populated ranching landscape defined by drainage patterns and public land management. The South Fork Grand River meanders across the southern reaches of the quadrangle, joined by tributaries such as Defanball Cr and Snake Cr. These watercourses provided the essential orientation for early settlement in this semi-arid region, where small-scale infrastructure like Cole Dam supported local agriculture and livestock.

Evidence of established community life appears at the Pleasant Valley Cem, situated along the eastern edge of the survey. The rectangular grid of the Public Land Survey System is superimposed over the irregular terrain, with modern access provided by routes like Fredlund Rd and 114th St. This 2021 topographic record from the U.S. Geological Survey preserves the names of small local drainages including Hay Cr, which cut through the high plains topography.