1982 Map of Lone Well Creek East

About this map

Buffalo Gap National Grassland dominates the western portion of this 1982 survey, representing a vast expanse of public land in Fall River County. The landscape is defined by the winding drainage of Horsehead Creek in the northeast and Lone Well Creek which cuts through the central terrain. These intermittent waterways, along with Beef Cr and Dry Hollow, illustrate the complex drainage patterns of the western South Dakota plains. A lone point of rest for early settlers can be found at Hillside Cem, located near the eastern boundary. The industrial footprint of the era is marked by the presence of the Chicago and North Western railroad corridor, which skirts the northeastern corner. The map also delineates local districts such as Dryden and Harmony, reflecting the early 20th-century organization of this ranching and grazing country.