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2015 Map of Lemmon

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Lemmon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Lemmon sits prominently at the intersection of prairie geography and state-line politics, straddling the border between South Dakota and North Dakota. This 2015 survey reveals the town’s grid expanding from the BNSF Railway corridor, which historically served as the lifeblood of this cattle-country hub. Just across the boundary line, North Lemmon represents the northern extension of the community into Adams County, North Dakota. The landscape is defined by the gentle drainage patterns of Thunder Hawk Cr and E Flat Cr, which carve through the surrounding rangeland.

Local history is anchored by Green Hill Cem and the elevated landmark of Green Hill, providing a geographic vantage point over the Perkins County plains. The map's detailed road network, including uniquely named routes like Black & Blue Rd and N Lemmon Lake Rd, illustrates the transition from a structured municipal center to the expansive sectional grid typical of the Great Plains. The proximity of the rail line to the central streets emphasizes the town’s enduring identity as a regional transportation node.