2021 Map of Hereford

About this map

The Hereford settlement sits at the heart of this Meade County landscape, where the meandering Belle Fourche River snakes through the southwestern corner. The terrain is defined by a series of north-to-south drainages, most notably Dry Elm Cr and Elm Cr, which carve through the high plains. This map illustrates a rural ranching and farming community structured around a grid of gravel and local roads like Hereford Rd and Alkali Rd. Genealogists and local historians will find the Saint Eustace Cem located north of the river, providing a specific point of reference for the families who settled this portion of South Dakota. The juxtaposition of the permanent river flow against the intermittent creek beds highlights the water-dependent nature of settlement in this arid region.