2021 Map of Grindstone Butte

About this map

Grindstone Butte rises as a prominent landmark in this Haakon County landscape, surrounded by a network of seasonal watercourses and rural settlements. This 2021 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey shows a ranching-focused economy characterized by widely spaced homesteads and local landmarks such as Post Ranch and Bowen Ranch. The terrain is defined by the drainage patterns of Grindstone Cr, Mexican Cr, and Deadman Creek, which carve through the plains. Local connectivity is maintained by a grid of section roads including 219th State Rte and Slovek Rd, linking the small community hubs of Grindstone, Hilland, and Elbon. The map provides a detailed view of the cadastral divisions within the t3n r19e and t3n r20e townships, reflecting the enduring agricultural character of central South Dakota.