1983 Map of Lemmon Butte

About this map

Lemmon Butte and Hay Butte rise above a landscape defined by an intricate network of drainage systems in this early 1980s South Dakota survey. The hydrology of the region is well-documented, featuring named water bodies such as Brushy Creek and Johnny Creek. Small-scale water management is evident through the marking of Martin Dam and Beaver Dam Cr, suggesting a rural environment where water resources were carefully tracked for ranching or agricultural use. The terrain is further dissected by Middle Creek and Jimmy Creek, showing the natural erosion patterns across the Meade County plains during this era. This provisional map captures the area prior to significant modern development, focusing on the essential topographical and hydrological markers of the prairie.