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2015 Map of Hartley

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Hartley
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Hartley is the central point of this West River landscape, situated within a topography defined by complex drainage systems and broad draws. The area is dominated by the forks of Spotted Bear Creek, with the W Fork Spotted Bear Cr and E Fork Spotted Bear Cr cutting through the terrain. These waterways, along with Indian Springs Creek, have carved out significant geographic depressions like Haxby Draw, Elm Tree Draw, and Council Bear Draw.

A sparse network of section-line roads, including Ash Creek Rd and 215th Ave, connects the remote ranching country. The map's layout reflects the Public Land Survey System structure of Haakon County, showing the intersection of Townships 5 and 6 North. This 2015 survey illustrates how the high plains of South Dakota remained characterized by isolated settlements and a reliance on natural drainage features for landmarks and navigation into the early 21st century.