2021 Map of Daviston

About this map

Daviston and the high plains of Perkins County define this rural landscape as documented in the early 2020s. This area is characterized by an intricate drainage system, where the waters of Rabbit Cr wind through the southern sections of the quadrangle, joined by smaller tributaries like Mallory Draw and Peggy Cr. The topography is punctuated by prominent landforms, most notably Lotties Butte in the northeast, which provides a vertical counterpoint to the surrounding prairie. This USGS survey highlights the grid-based settlement pattern of the region, anchored by the intersection of 134th St and Date Rd. The map offers a clear view of the sprawling ranching landscape, showing the relationship between isolated homesteads and the natural watercourses that have historically dictated the placement of infrastructure and settlements in this part of South Dakota.