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1983 Map of Lemmon Creek

Name: 1983 Topographic Map of Lemmon Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Cherry Creek meanders through the northern reaches of this landscape in the early 1980s, carving a complex drainage network into the South Dakota plains. The eastern edge of the quadrangle is defined by the Cheyenne River Indian Reservation Boundary, marking a significant jurisdictional division that separates Meade Co from Ziebach Co. The terrain is characterized by a dense system of seasonal watercourses and draws, including Lemmon Creek, Johnny Creek, and Brushy Creek, which converge as they move toward the larger creek valley.

In the southern portion of the map, the landscape transitions toward Howard, where the drainage pattern continues with Marcelle Creek and Negro Creek. The presence of Howes Grazing Lake near the southeastern corner suggests the importance of water management for local ranching in this dry environment. This provisional survey captures the intricate physical geography of the region before modern digital updates, detailing the family-named landmarks and creeks that define the local ranching history of these prairie counties.