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2015 Map of Marcus

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Marcus
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Marcus sits at the heart of this Meade County landscape, where the high plains of South Dakota are defined by a network of seasonal drainages and cattle country infrastructure. The settlement is positioned near the junction of Old Marcus Rd and Avance Rd, serving as a focal point in a region dominated by the winding paths of Red Owl Cr and White Owl Cr. To the northeast, the terrain is marked by Cowboy Draw and Murray Draw, which channel runoff toward Cherry Cr.

This 21st-century survey reveals the persistent rural layout of the area, including the small body of Ensor Lake situated just east of the main townsite. The map provides a detailed view of the Public Land Survey System boundaries, showing the townships of t9n r14e and t9n r15e, reflecting the organized ranching and agricultural grid that has shaped western South Dakota since its early settlement.