2012 Map of Cottonwood Creek NE

About this map

The Grand River meanders broadly across this South Dakota landscape, shaping a wide valley defined by intricate oxbows and seasonal watercourses. In this sparsely populated corner of the Rock Creek District, the convergence of Cottonwood Cr and the main river dominates the central terrain. The land is organized by a geometric grid of rural routes, including 116th St and 230th Ave, which provide access to the high ground overlooking the drainage basin. To the northeast, the smaller channel of Dirt Lodge Cr feeds into the river system. This 2012 survey illustrates the relationship between the natural hydrology of the plains and the sparse infrastructure required for local land management, preserving a record of the waterway's path before further natural shifting occurs.