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2012 Map of Hartley

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Hartley
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

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Hartley anchors this high-plains landscape in Haakon County, where the settlement pattern is defined by large ranching operations scattered across the prairie. The drainages of W Fork Spotted Bear Cr and E Fork Spotted Bear Cr carve through the terrain, providing essential water sources for the cattle industry that has long shaped this region of South Dakota.

Genealogists and local historians can find specifically named homesteads and holdings, including Ferguson Ranch, Pekron Ranch, and the Jetter Brothers Ranch. The presence of the Ferguson Landing Strip and the central corridor of Ash Creek Rd highlights the practical infrastructure required to manage these expansive lands. These family-named landmarks, such as Hanrahan Ranch and Deuchars Ranch, offer a clear view of the ranching lineage and land use in the early twenty-first century.