2017 Map of Joe Creek

About this map

The Missouri River defines the southern boundary of this landscape, its waters widening into Lake Sharpe at the Big Bend. The terrain is a complex of drainage coulees and draws, carved by the seasonal flows of Joe Cr. as it winds south through the plains. Much of the high ground is organized by a grid of rural routes, including Joe Creek Rd and Nachtigall Rd, reflecting the expansive agricultural and grazing lands of central South Dakota. Saint Catherine's Cem stands as a significant historical landmark near the banks of the creek, serving as a point of interest for genealogists and local historians. The map also delineates the boundary between Hughes Co and Lyman Co, following the river's path through the Big Bend District.