2012 Map of Elm Springs SW

About this map

The Belle Fourche River winds through this section of Meade County, defining the drainage patterns of the northern landscape. In this ranching and prairie region, the river is joined by several tributaries including Elm Creek and E Elm Creek, which feed into the valley from the north. The southern portion of the map is dominated by the course of Elk Creek, showing the typical sparse development of the High Plains. Surface transportation is limited to rural routes such as Co Hwy Mc-6 and Co Hwy Mc-4, along with residential access points like Oxford Pl and Oxbow Pl. This survey provides a clear view of the water-dependent geography where Hay Creek and other smaller drainages shape the open cattle country of western South Dakota.