2017 Map of Gustave

About this map

Gustave serves as the focal point for this rural Harding County landscape, where the high plains transition into the dramatic topography of the West Short Pine Hills. The community footprint includes the Gustave Cem, a significant marker for local genealogical research. To the north, Harding Peak rises above the surrounding terrain, overlooking the drainage of Sawmill Gulch. The area's hydrology is defined by the S Fork Moreau River in the south and the winding courses of Bickerduke Cr and Forty-eight Mile Cr. Movement through this remote country is facilitated by Co Hwy 752 and Collins Rd, which connect the settlement of Sheep Draw to the broader ranching region. The map captures a sparsely populated section of South Dakota, where the interplay between intermittent water sources like Split Pine Spring and the rugged buttes dictates the pattern of human settlement.