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1983 Map of Lucerne

Name: 1983 Topographic Map of Lucerne
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Medicine Creek and its various tributaries define this section of the western South Dakota plains in the early 1980s. The landscape is marked by the small settlement of Lucerne, which serves as a focal point for this expansive rangeland. The presence of the Old Trail Sch near the center of the quadrangle suggests the enduring importance of localized education centers in this sparsely populated region.

Transport through the area is characterized by the winding path of the Old Trail, while the drainage network includes Buzzard Creek and Wilburn Creek. These features illustrate the traditional rural layout of Haakon County, where life follows the natural contours of the creeks and the established paths of early settlers. The map provides a detailed view of the terrain elevations and section boundaries that have dictated land use for generations.