2012 Map of Fairpoint NW

About this map

Elm Butte rises as a prominent landmark in this prairie landscape of western South Dakota, anchoring a region defined by its seasonal drainage systems. The hydrologic network is dominated by the winding paths of Elm Creek and Crooked Elm Creek, alongside the smaller Soft Water Creek, illustrating the intricate erosion patterns typical of the high plains. Human presence is sparse, marked primarily by the trace of Red Owl Road as it cuts across the northern terrain. This survey reflects the enduring character of the Meade County rangelands in the early 21st century, where the topographical relief of the buttes provides a sharp contrast to the sprawling creek beds that characterize the local geography.