2012 Map of Elm Creek

About this map

The Belle Fourche River winds dramatically through this Meade County landscape, defining the topography of a region dominated by wide drainage basins and sparse rural infrastructure. In this 2012 snapshot, the river's serpentine path is met by smaller tributaries like Fourmile Cr and Elm Cr, which carve through the open plains. The road network is primarily composed of long-haul routes and ranch access ways, such as Alkali Rd and Star Ranch Rd, reflecting the expansive scale of South Dakota's ranching country. While the terrain appears largely unsettled, the presence of named corridors like Impala Pl and Hamlet Pl suggests modern residential or agricultural divisions near the established San 34 highway, illustrating the slow evolution of land use in the Western Dakotas.