2015 Map of Cresbard SW

About this map

Devoe sits on the eastern edge of this landscape, positioned where the South Fork Snake Creek winds through the prairies of Faulk County. The area is defined by a complex network of intermittent watercourses and prairie potholes, typical of this glaciated region of South Dakota. In the southern portion of the quadrangle, Gerkin Lake remains a prominent local landmark, while the channel of Dove Cr cuts north through the center of the survey. The terrain is organized by a precise grid of section lines and gravel roads, including 157th St and 365th Ave, which reflect the enduring Public Land Survey System structure that has governed this agricultural territory since its initial settlement. Small basins and drainage patterns like those of S Fork Snake Cr suggest a landscape where water management and natural drainage have long shaped land use.