1993 Map of J B Hill

About this map

Custer National Forest and the striking Slim Buttes dominate this portion of Harding County, where the high plains transition into dramatic mesas and breaks. The landscape is defined by its water sources and ranching history, with numerous named springs such as Meatbook Spring, Gray Spring, and Colonial Spring supporting livestock operations in this arid environment. The map details a network of ranch sites including the G Wammen Ranch, M Hamilton Ranch, and Hotchkiss Ranch, illustrating the dispersed settlement pattern of the northwestern South Dakota cattle country in the late 20th century.