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2021 Map of Interior SE

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Interior SE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Bear-in-the-Lodge Cr meanders across this Jackson County landscape, carving a complex drainage network through the high plains. This 2021 survey illustrates a remote portion of South Dakota where the topography is defined by sharp elevation changes and deep coulees. The water courses of Eagle Nest Cr and Turtle Cr further delineate the rugged character of the terrain, which is largely devoid of concentrated settlements.

Modern infrastructure in this region is represented primarily by the local road network, including corridors such as Cs 48 and Cs 47. These routes follow the natural contours of the land, providing essential access through the expansive sections of t42n r38w and surrounding townships. For those studying the rural development of the northern plains, the map provides a precise record of how contemporary land use and topography interact in this sparsely populated area.