2021 Map of Elbon

About this map

Elbon sits at the heart of this Haakon County landscape, marking a quiet point of reference amidst the vast section lines of western South Dakota. The terrain is defined by the winding course of W Plum Cr and the drainage of Buzzard Cr, illustrating the vital role of water in this semi-arid ranching country. The presence of Kroetch Lake north of the main settlement area indicates the importance of water storage in the high plains. A grid of rural roads, including Hilland Rd and numbered routes like 212th St, delineates the township and range system that organized the Great Plains for homesteaders and ranchers. This map reflects a classic western prairie landscape where the economy is tied closely to the topography and the sparse network of connectors between isolated ranching communities.