Loading map...

2012 Map of Fort Randall Dam

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Fort Randall Dam
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Fort Randall Dam dominates this section of the Missouri River, holding back the expansive waters of Lake Francis Case. The infrastructure and road network surrounding the dam reflect the modern management of this critical waterway, with access roads like Spillway Dr and Missouri Dr leading to the Fort Randall Eagle Roost. This landscape is deeply tied to both federal engineering and the area's frontier history, evidenced by the presence of the Old Fort Randall Cem and the nearby Randall Valley Cem.

Away from the immediate vicinity of the dam, the terrain is shaped by numerous drainages such as Williamson Gulch, Black Timber Gulch, and White Swan Cr. Points of interest like Svatos Point and Sunrise Hill provide landmarks along the shoreline of the reservoir. The settlement of Fort Randall remains a focal point on the west bank, connected by routes like Co Hwy-40 and Randall Twp Hwy that traverse the surrounding plains.