2017 Map of La Plant SW

About this map

Virgin Cr meanders through this portion of Dewey County, carving a drainage pattern that defines the high plains topography of the Missouri River plateau. This 2017 study illustrates a vast, open landscape primarily shaped by intermittent waterways like Stove Cr and Porters Cr, which flow through the northern reaches of the quadrangle. The sparse human footprint is marked by the presence of Co Rd 15G, providing a primary artery through the rolling terrain. In the southern sections, the headwaters of E Br Willow Cr and W Br Willow Cr converge, while No Heart Cr cuts across the southwestern corner, showing the essential relationship between drainage and land use in this semi-arid region. These features reflect the enduring character of South Dakota's rural interior, where the land remains largely governed by the natural flow of seasonal creeks and established section lines.