2015 Map of Fairpoint NW

About this map

Elm Butte and the Elm Butte Divide dominate this high-plains landscape where Meade County meets Butte County in western South Dakota. The drainage pattern is defined by several seasonal watercourses including Soft Water Creek and Elm Creek, which carve winding paths through the open range. The area is intersected by W Fairpoint Rd at the northern edge, serving as a primary corridor through this sparsely populated ranching country. The map illustrates the Public Land Survey System (PLSS) grid across multiple townships, including t9n r9e and t8n r10e, reflecting the orderly sectioning of the American West. This 2015 survey provides a modern look at the topographic relief and hydrologic features like Crooked Elm Creek that have shaped local land use for generations.