2021 Map of Herrick NW

About this map

South Dakota's Gregory County ranchlands and rolling watersheds are documented here, defined by the intricate drainages of the S Fork Whetstone Cr and its tributaries. The landscape is structured by a rigorous grid of section lines and rural routes, such as Turkey Ridge Rd and the evocatively named Turkey Vulcher Rd. Water is the primary sculptor of this terrain, with Coon Cr and Petes Cr carving deep patterns through the prairie. This 2021 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey provides a detailed view of the contemporary land use in the Nebraska borderlands, where family-named roads like Frey Rd and Hawk Rd signify the enduring agricultural heritage of the region. The map captures the quiet intersection of modern infrastructure, such as Dakota Ln, and the ancient natural pathways carved by Willow Cr.