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1983 Map of Elevenmile Corner

Name: 1983 Topographic Map of Elevenmile Corner
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Medicine Creek and its many winding tributaries define the rolling prairie of western South Dakota in this early 1980s provisional survey. The landscape is characterized by its expansive ranching heritage, with large landholdings such as Mcllravy Ranch, Lamm Ranch, and Couch Ranch spread across the township. These family names are anchored by the small community at Elevenmile Corner, which serves as a central reference point in this corner of Haakon County.

Rural infrastructure is focused around essential services, most notably the Enterprise Sch situated in the western portion of the quadrangle. Drainage patterns are intricate, with Grindstone Creek, Wilburn Creek, and Buzzard Cr carving paths through the terrain. The map captures a moment in time when this area remained deeply rooted in traditional ranching operations, with few paved roads but a clear network of sections and township lines.