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2015 Map of Glencross

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Glencross
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

The small unincorporated community of Glencross sits at the heart of this landscape, situated along the border of Corson and Dewey counties. The area is defined by its rural grid system of section lines and gravel roads, such as CR-6 and CR-8, which connect isolated homesteads and ranching tracts. A significant local landmark is the Sacred Heart Cem, located just south of the main settlement area, serving as a primary point of interest for genealogists and family historians researching the Missouri Plateau region.

The physical geography is shaped by drainage patterns and distinct elevations, most notably Dog Butte, which rises above the surrounding plains. The hydrology of the area is tied to Dog Butte Cr and Whitehorse Cr, which wind through the township ranges. This survey captures the characteristic wide-open settlement pattern of north-central South Dakota, where life and travel are dictated by the land's natural contours and the straight-line reliability of the Public Land Survey System.