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2017 Map of Elm Springs

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Elm Springs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Belle Fourche River snakes through the northern reaches of this Meade County landscape, defining the local drainage patterns that have shaped the region's ranching and agricultural history. Central to this survey is the small settlement of Elm Springs, which serves as a hub for the surrounding rural area. Genealogists and local historians can locate the Elm Springs Cem situated just east of Brustel Rd, a key landmark for tracing family roots in this part of South Dakota.

The terrain is marked by a series of named drainages, including Maddox Draw, Gillam Draw, and Huddleston Draw, which carve into the plains. The southern portion of the quadrangle is defined by Elm Cr and its tributaries, such as Davis Draw and Adams Draw. A network of county roads like Dalzell Rd and W Elm Springs Rd connects the dispersed homesteads and landmarks, illustrating the enduring spatial layout of these western high plains.