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2012 Map of Creighton

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Creighton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Creighton serves as the focal point for this rural landscape in Pennington County, where the plains are defined by widely spaced ranching operations and drainage patterns. The settlement pattern is characterized by family-named properties like Johnson Ranch and Dale Ranch, reflecting the enduring agricultural heritage of the region. Local genealogy and history are preserved at sites such as the Emmanuel Lutheran Cem and Creighton Cem, which stand near the intersections of vital transport routes like Creighton Rd.

Hydrography plays a critical role in this environment, with the N Fork Rainy Cr winding through the southern portion and Hammann Lake providing a rare standing water feature in the north. The terrain is marked by distinctive erosional features such as Three Tree Draw and Fourmile Draw near Deep Cr, illustrating the subtle yet significant relief that shapes ranching life on the South Dakota prairie.