2021 Map of Lone Tree Creek

About this map

Costello Point rises above the drainage networks of central Meade County, where the high plains are carved by seasonal waterways and winding rural routes. This landscape is defined by the three primary drainages of Alkali Cr, Lone Tree Cr, and Antelope Cr, which shape the ranching territory north of the Black Hills. The road network reflects the large-scale landholdings of the region, featuring named corridors such as Star Ranch Rd and Cowboy Rd that connect isolated homesteads and pastures. Modern surveying by the U.S. Geological Survey details the township and range divisions, illustrating how the Public Land Survey System continues to organize the open rangelands of South Dakota. The topography is a study in western drainage patterns, where subtle elevation changes guide the flow of intermittent creeks across the prairie.