2017 Map of Maurine

About this map

Maurine serves as the central focal point of this high-plains landscape, situated just south of the Perkins Co Meade Co border. The map documents a sparsely populated ranching region defined by its natural drainage systems, most notably Deep Cr which winds through the northern sections and Beaver Cr to the south. A notable change in elevation occurs at Fox Ridge, providing a topographical break in the otherwise open prairie. These local water sources, including the small Maurine Lake, historically dictated the placement of homesteads and infrastructure in this part of western South Dakota. The road network, including Deep Creek Rd and Bixby Rd, follows the section lines and natural contours of the land, illustrating the geometric organization of the Public Land Survey System that defined early settlement patterns in the state.