1953 Map of Hereford SW

About this map

The Belle Fourche River meanders across the northern reaches of this territory in Meade County, creating a sharp contrast against the surrounding dissected plains. This mid-century landscape is defined by its drainage patterns, where Alkali Creek and Boydson Draw carve through the terrain, leading toward the river valley. The map reveals the infrastructure of a rural ranching economy, punctuated by isolated but vital landmarks such as the Brechtel Sch and a namesake Spring in the southern sections.