2012 Map of Harding

About this map

Harding serves as the central settlement in this high plains landscape of northwestern South Dakota, situated at the intersection of Co HWY s97 and local routes like Mackey RD. The geography is defined by a dendritic drainage pattern where Valley Cr, Waterhole Cr, and Brush Cr flow toward the Little Grand River in the northeast corner. This 2012 survey illustrates the sparse but distinct ranching infrastructure of the region, marked by named features like Dodge Draw, Sand Coulee, and Gilbert Draw. Local history is anchored at the Short Pine Cem, while the dramatic terrain of The Jumpoff stands out as a significant landmark in the eastern portion of the quadrangle. The map captures a moment in the early 21st century when these remote rural communities and their associated landforms remained largely unchanged from earlier eras of western settlement.