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2021 Map of Lake De Smet East

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Lake De Smet East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Lake De Smet and its eastern shoreline dominate the landscape of Johnson County in this modern topographic record. The map reveals a complex water management system including the Lake De Smet Canal and Redman Ditch, highlighting the region's reliance on irrigation and water storage. To the west of the lake, Seney Point extends into the water, while the surrounding terrain is defined by a series of named drainages such as Murray Draw, Hodges Draw, and Bond Draw.

The southern portion of the sheet features the Johnson County Airport, situated near the intersection of Reservoir Rd and Airport Rd. The road network provides access to ranching lands and residential developments, with names like M & M Ranch Rd, Cloud Peak Dr, and Rawhide Dr hinting at the local character and geography. Small waterways like Boxelder Cr and Clear Creek cut through the undulating surface, illustrating the drainage patterns east of the reservoir.