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1983 Map of Lake Hill

USGS Topo · Published 1984

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Lake Hill and the surrounding Pennington County landscape are defined by a network of drainage systems and isolated ranching outposts recorded in this 1983 survey. The rugged topography is etched by the courses of Lake Hill Creek and Cottonwood Creek, which flow toward the southern edge of the quadrangle. Human presence is concentrated at the Trask Ranch and Hoffman Ranch, representing the enduring pastoral economy of the South Dakota plains. To the north, Shearer Lake provides a rare perennial water source in an area of complex terrain including the Huron and Cedar Butte regions. Near the southern boundary, the Chicago and North Western rail line cuts across the landscape, marking the vital transportation corridor that linked these remote rangelands to larger markets. Further engineering of the land is visible at Quinn Dam, illustrating local efforts to manage water resources for livestock and agriculture in this arid environment.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1983
Date Published1984
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.6 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain