2011 Map of Gordon NW

About this map

Margrave Meadow and the surrounding terrain define this 2011 survey of the Nebraska-South Dakota borderlands. Situated within the Pine Ridge region, the landscape is characterized by a high-plains drainage system that includes Frye Lake in the northeastern corner. The human imprint on this area is sparse and functional, primarily represented by a rectilinear grid of section-line roads such as Nelson Rd. This geometric layout is typical of the Great Plains, where surveying preceded dense settlement, creating a distinct contrast between the rigid north-south road network and the organic, meandering contours of the local drainage basins and low-lying meadowlands. The map captures the quiet character of this border region, emphasizing its topography over urban development.