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1998 Map of Lemmon Lake

Name: 1998 Topographic Map of Lemmon Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2001
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2001

About this map

Cedar River National Grassland dominates this South Dakota landscape, where the open plains are defined by the winding course of the Grand River and the waters of Lemmon Lake. The map reveals a dispersed settlement pattern characteristic of the High Plains, anchored by family-named ranching operations such as the B Penfield Ranch, C Penfield Ranch, and L Miller Ranch. Educational history is noted at the Dewitt School, while the presence of numerous Windmills across the terrain highlights the necessity of water management for livestock in this semi-arid environment.

Waterways like Thunder Hawk Creek and Dog Tooth Creek cut through the topography, leading toward the river in the southern portion of the quadrangle. A State Game Production Area and a designated Fishing Access point emphasize the land's utility for wildlife conservation and recreation. The Fourth Guide Meridian East serves as a primary north-south survey baseline, marking the structured organization of the Perkins County landscape.