2015 Map of Elm Springs SW

About this map

The Belle Fourche River winds across the northern landscape of this Meade County survey, creating a fertile break in the high plains terrain. The river is fed by smaller tributaries including Elm Cr and Hay Cr, while the southern reaches are defined by the passage of Elk Cr. This area is characterized by dramatic topographic shifts, most notably at Adams Draw and Davis Draw, where the land falls away from the upper plateaus toward the river valley. While largely rural and open, the map records the network of section lines and local transit routes such as Curlew Rd, Oxbow Pl, and Oxford Pl, reflecting the sparse but structured settlement pattern of the South Dakota prairie in the early 21st century.