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2015 Map of Irish Creek SW

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Irish Creek SW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

The high plains of Ziebach County are defined by an intricate network of drainage systems feeding into Irish Cr in this 2015 topographic survey. The landscape is characterized by its agricultural and ranching utility, anchored by the presence of the Dorsey Ranch Airport in the western reaches of the quadrangle. Transport across this sparsely populated region is facilitated by routes such as Leedom Pike Rd and several unnamed local roads that follow the section lines of the Public Land Survey System.

Water management and natural drainage patterns are clear through the courses of Beaver Trap Cr and Sophia Cr, which carve subtle valleys into the surrounding terrain. These features reflect the enduring rural character of the South Dakota interior, where land use is dictated by the availability of water and the expansive grid of the townships. The map provides a precise view of the topography and infrastructure supporting the ranching economy of the early 21st century.