2021 Map of Cow Butte SE

About this map

Grand River National Grassland dominates the northern reaches of this Perkins County landscape, providing a preserved look at the high plains terrain of South Dakota. The map reveals a remote pastoral character defined by section-line roads and seasonal watercourses like Horse Cr and Gooseneck Cr. Genealogy researchers will find significant value in the distribution of three distinct community burial sites: Ellingson Zion Cem in the north, Bethany Cem near the center, and Duck Creek Lutheran Cem along 163rd Ave to the south. These landmarks, along with the network of gravel routes such as Lodgepole Rd and Duck Creek Rd, delineate the sparse but enduring rural settlement pattern of the region. The drainage of Duck Creek snakes through the southern portion, anchoring the local topography.