2021 Map of Cow Butte SW

About this map

Peace Valley Cem stands as a focal point for local history in this rural corner of the High Plains, situated just west of the Harding and Perkins County line. This landscape is defined by the headwaters and drainage patterns of several seasonal watercourses, including Horse Cr in the north and the winding path of Fivemile Cr through the center. The intersection of section-line roads and local routes like Ellingson Rd and Ludlow Rd reveals the enduring grid of the Public Land Survey System, which continues to dictate the settlement pattern of these vast grazing lands. The presence of Gooseneck Cr in the southeast corner further emphasizes the importance of water management and topography in this sparsely populated region of South Dakota.