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2015 Map of Joe Creek NW

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

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Holy Faith Cem sits near the southern bank of Cedar Cr, marking a point of cultural continuity in this rugged stretch of the Missouri River valley. The landscape is dominated by the broad waters of Lake Sharpe, formed by the damming of the Missouri River, which here serves as a natural boundary between Hughes, Stanley, and Lyman counties. The topography is defined by a series of deeply etched drainages including LaRoche Cr, Julius Cr, and Straight Cr, which cut through the high plains toward the river breaks.

Transportation in this area is limited to rural routes like SD-1806 and Cedar Creek Rd, reflecting the sparse settlement pattern of the Big Bend District. The map provides a clear view of the complex shoreline and islands within the river channel, such as the elongated landforms near the mouth of First Cr and Second Cr. This survey is particularly useful for understanding the intersection of local hydrology and county divisions in central South Dakota.