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2012 Map of Ludlow SE

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Ludlow SE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Flint Butte and Ashcroft Butte rise as prominent landmarks above the drainages of Harding County in this high-plains landscape. The area is defined by an intricate network of seasonal watercourses, including the curiously named Big Nasty Cr, which winds through the central portion of the quadrangle. Other significant waterways such as Coal Bank Cr, Horse Cr, and Lems Cr carve through the terrain, illustrating the natural drainage patterns of this northern South Dakota region.

Human presence is marked by a sparse grid of rural infrastructure, predominantly for agricultural or land management access. Local travel is facilitated by named routes like Lanesboro Rd and Lincoln Rd, while the Welch Fire Trl suggests the importance of fire management in this open environment. The survey reflects a modern era of land use where the natural topography still dictates the placement of roads and trails such as Tufte Rd.