2015 Map of Elm Creek

About this map

The Belle Fourche River snakes through this portion of Meade County, creating a series of dramatic oxbows and river bends that dominate the central landscape. This 2015 U.S. Geological Survey representation of the Elm Cr area illustrates a characteristic western South Dakota ranching landscape where development follows the contours of the drainage basins. Rural infrastructure is defined by long, straight sections of Alkali Rd and Star Ranch Rd that navigate the high ground between watercourses. The convergence of Fourmile Cr and other small tributaries with the main river channel provides a clear look at the hydraulic patterns and land use boundaries within the townships of t6n r8e and t5n r9e. Smaller local access points like Impala Pl and 202nd St anchor the few points of residential or agricultural activity in an otherwise open, water-carved terrain.