1973 Map of Lone Tree Draw East

About this map

Sand Creek and Hay Creek define this western South Dakota landscape where the high plains transition between Harding and Butte Counties. The 1970s terrain is marked by intermittent watercourses like Lone Tree Draw, reflecting a semi-arid environment where land use is largely defined by the natural drainage patterns. A prominent local landmark, the St Anthony Cem, sits centrally near a collection of Gravel Pits, providing a specific point of interest for genealogists tracing early families in this rural ranching region. The map reveals a sparsely populated area where cattle ranching and resource extraction were the primary drivers of the local economy, documented through numerous wells and section lines that indicate long-standing property boundaries.