2015 Map of Fort George Butte SE

About this map

Dipping Tank Cr and its various tributaries carve a complex drainage pattern across this Lyman County landscape, defining the local topography. This 2015 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey illustrates a region of South Dakota where the section-line road grid remains the primary human imprint on the land. Notable routes such as Cypress Rd and Cr-22 follow these geometric boundaries, connecting dispersed ranching or agricultural operations. The map documents the headwaters of Grouse Cr and S Fork Cedar Cr, offering a clear look at the relationship between the prairie drainage systems and the established township and range system. This specialized data, including Nail Cr in the southwest, provides essential context for understanding land division and water resources in the central part of the state during the early 21st century.