1983 Map of Haynes SW

About this map

The Grand River National Grassland dominates this Perkins County landscape, where the North Fork Grand River joins the main branch of the Grand River. This 1983 survey illustrates a sparsely populated region of western South Dakota defined by its drainage basins and isolated landmarks. Large topographic rises like Castle Butte and White Butte provide clear orientation points above the winding river valleys. Human activity is marked primarily by ranching and resource management, evidenced by numerous water wells and the Johnson Dam in the east. The confluence of the river forks and the presence of Lodgepole Creek highlight the critical role of water in this semi-arid terrain, while the solitary Gravel Pit near the river suggests the modest industrial footprint of the early 1980s.