2012 Map of Forbes SW

About this map

Willow Cr meanders across this rural expanse of McPherson County, defining the drainage patterns of a landscape carved by subtle prairie depressions. The section-line road grid, a hallmark of the Great Plains, is established here by corridors such as 361st Ave and 364th Ave, which intersect with east-west routes like 105th St and 113th St. This 2012 survey illustrates the enduring agricultural structure of the region, where large parcels of land are partitioned by a systematic network including Ash Pl and 363rd Ave. Small wetlands and seasonal water bodies are scattered throughout the quadrangle, reflecting the glacial topography typical of the South Dakota plains. The absence of dense town sites highlights the area's character as a sparsely populated farming and ranching territory where local geography is tied primarily to the section lines and the flow of the creek.