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2012 Map of Herbert Creek SE

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Lake Oahe defines the southern extent of this landscape, where the Missouri River drainage meets the expansive grasslands of central South Dakota. The terrain is dominated by a dendritic network of drainages, most notably the winding course of Herbert Cr which carves through the central portion of the sheet. Named draws like Beef Draw, Talcut Draw, and Olson Draw reveal the intricate erosion patterns characteristic of the region's topography.

Modern infrastructure is sparse, represented primarily by Bia Hwy 8 cutting across the northern reaches and a few local roads traversing the upland areas. High points and flat-topped features such as Gray Buttes and Kid Rich Flats provide distinct navigational landmarks above the creek valleys. The map illustrates the sparsely settled, water-driven geography of the Dewey County area as it appeared in the early 21st century.