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2017 Map of Fort Meade

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Fort Meade
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Bear Butte dominates the northern landscape of this Meade County survey, standing as a prominent geologic landmark above the surrounding plains. The settlement patterns of the 21st century are clearly visible, anchored by the historic grounds of Fort Meade and the adjacent city of Sturgis. This area is defined by a unique mix of military history, aviation, and recreation, featuring multiple landing strips including Sturgis Municipal Airport and the Bruch Ranch Airport.

Hydrological features like Bear Butte Lake and Bear Butte Creek provide water to this semi-arid environment, while the presence of the Buffalo Chip site reflects the region's modern cultural significance. For those tracing local history or genealogy, the map includes the Bear Butte Cemetery and references to traditional routes like the Chisolm Trail, showing how modern infrastructure such as Lazelle Street and Alkali Road overlies the paths of the past.