2021 Map of King Dam

About this map

Thunder Cr meanders through the central plains of Tripp County, marking the drainage patterns of this rural landscape in the southern reaches of South Dakota. The land is largely defined by the township and range survey system, with a grid of section lines and secondary routes like Co Rd 6140 providing the primary framework for movement across the prairie. Local history is anchored at the Ideal Cem, located near the western edge of the map, serving as a significant site for genealogical research in this sparsely populated region. Water management is a central theme of the terrain, visible through features such as King Dam and Covey Dam, which emphasize the importance of artificial reservoirs for ranching and agriculture in a landscape defined by intermittent creek beds and wide, rolling draws.