2012 Map of Lucerne

About this map

Lucerne sits in a high plains landscape dominated by the winding drainage of Buzzard Cr, which snakes through the central and eastern portions of the quadrangle. This Haakon County terrain is defined by its watercourses and a minimalist road network, reflecting the rural ranching character of western South Dakota. In the southern reaches, Medicine Cr and Wilburn Cr carve through the prairie, while Witcher Holes Cr touches the northeastern corner near the settlement. The rectilinear grid of 224th St and 225th Ave provides the primary human-made structure to an area otherwise shaped by natural hydrology. The distribution of these creeks and small ponds illustrates the vital importance of water management in this high-elevation grassland environment.