2015 Map of Daviston

About this map

Daviston serves as a central reference point in this corner of Perkins County, where the landscape is defined by the winding course of Rabbit Cr and its northern tributary, Peggy Cr. The terrain in this part of South Dakota is characterized by distinctive formations like Lotties Butte and the depressions of Mallory Draw, illustrating the drainage patterns that have shaped the High Plains. Transport and property boundaries follow the rigid grid of the Public Land Survey System, with 134th St and Date Rd providing the primary thoroughfares through the townships of t17n r12e and t18n r11e. This map documents the sparse, systematic settlement of the region, where wide-open sections of ranchland or prairie are punctuated by isolated landmarks and the occasional homestead, preserving the rural character of the area into the twenty-first century.