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1982 Map of King Dam

Name: 1982 Topographic Map of King Dam
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

Star Valley and the Lone Star region define the undulating plains of Tripp County in the early 1980s. This landscape is shaped by the winding course of Thunder Creek and the critical water management of King Dam and Covey Dam. These reservoirs serve as the centerpieces for the King Dam State Game Production Area and the Covey Dam State Game Production Area, reflecting the area's dedication to wildlife habitat and conservation in the late twentieth century.

Local civic life is anchored by small rural landmarks, including the King Sch and the Ideal Cem. The map illustrates a typical Great Plains township structure, where settlement is sparse and centered around essential community institutions and water resources. The terrain, marked by subtle elevation changes and drainages, highlights the isolation and agricultural character of this South Dakota interior.