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2021 Map of Creston

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Creston
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Buffalo Gap National Grassland dominates the southwestern portion of this West River landscape, where the drainage systems of the Cheyenne River and Rapid Cr converge. The small settlement of Creston sits near the center of the sheet, positioned where Creston Rd crosses the creek. The topography is defined by distinctive flat-topped landforms and eroded draws, most notably Kube Table in the southeast and Holcomb Flat to the east.

A network of seasonal watercourses like Dipping Vat Draw, Timber Draw, and Swinehart Draw illustrates the complex hydrologic pattern of this semi-arid region. From the elevation of Swinehart Hill down to the creek bottoms, the map tracks the intersection of traditional land survey sections and modern protected grasslands, providing a clear record of South Dakota's rural geography and conservation boundaries in the early twenty-first century.