2021 Map of Lodgepole SE

About this map

Grand River National Grassland dominates this section of Perkins County, where the high plains are carved by a network of drainage systems. The landscape is defined by the winding course of the North Fork Grand River in the north and the eastward flow of Lodgepole Creek through the southern half of the quadrangle. This 2021 survey illustrates a sparse, open rangeland with few developed arteries, primarily consisting of Castlebutte Rd and 111th St. The mapping of these public lands emphasizes the characteristic township and range divisions, showing the grid-like organization of the Dakotas even in this undeveloped area. Researchers can trace the subtle topography of the creek valleys and the extensive grassland boundaries that shape the local geography and land use in this part of the state.