2012 Map of Lacy

About this map

Anderson Ridge dominates the high ground in this section of Stanley County, where the rangeland is defined by a network of drainage systems feeding toward the Missouri River basin. The settlement of Lacy sits at the northern edge of the quadrangle along Sansarc Rd, serving as a focal point for a landscape characterized by large ranching operations. Tracing the watershed revealed here, one can see how Willow Cr and Ash Cr carve through the terrain, with Casey Draw providing a distinct geographic marker between working lands. The northeastern corner of the map captures the irregular shoreline of Lake Oahe, illustrating how the massive reservoir reaches into the draws of the South Dakota prairie. Several family-named homesteads, including Anderson Ranch, Madison Ranch, Monks Ranch, and Lewis Ranch, are linked by a sparse network of roads like Willow Creek Rd, reflecting the enduring cattle-ranching heritage of the region.