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2018 Map of Elk Point NE

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Elk Point NE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

The Big Sioux River carves a winding, serpentine path through this 2018 survey, serving as the natural boundary between South Dakota and Iowa. The landscape is characterized by the complex drainage systems of its tributaries, including Deer Cr and Rock Cr, which slice through the upland terrain before joining the larger river valley. In the southeastern corner, the waters of Broken Kettle Cr enter the frame, marking a distinct shift in the local topography.

A rigid grid of township and range lines, such as t91n r48w and t92n r49w, organizes the agricultural heartland, while a network of rural roads like Co Hwy C34, Butcher Rd, and Bluebird Ave provides access to the interior. The map illustrates the persistent intersection of natural watercourses and the human-imposed Section Land Survey system, highlighting how early 21st-century land use continues to be shaped by the river's meanders.