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2015 Map of Kirley

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

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Kirley serves as the central point of this West River landscape, where the high plains of Haakon County are carved by intricate drainage systems. The geography is defined by broad plateaus such as Robbs Flat and Maupin Flat, which overlook a network of seasonal waterways including Deep Cr and the descriptively named W Fork Hermaphrodite Cr. This area reflects the enduring ranching and rural tradition of South Dakota, with section-line roads like Manilla Rd and Kirley Rd providing the primary framework for navigation across the open country.

Local history and genealogy interests are anchored by the Robbs Flat Cem, located near Robbs Draw in the northern portion of the quadrangle. The map details the transition from the flat tablelands to the more dissected terrain of Stony Butte Draw and the headwaters of E Fork Plum Cr. The distribution of these features highlights the reliance on specific topographical landmarks in an environment where water sources and elevated flats dictated early settlement patterns.