2012 Map of May Ranch

About this map

May Ranch and numerous other family-held ranching operations define this pastoral landscape in South Dakota's Haakon County. The 2012 topography shows a drainage system primarily composed of Big Prairie Dog Cr and Cottonwood Cr, which carve through the plains. The map reveals the logistical infrastructure of modern ranch life, including the private Gene Armstrong Landing Strip located near the Diamond Ring Ranch. Roads such as 214th St and 245th Ave create a grid-like network across the terrain, connecting disparate homesteads including the Standiford Ranch and Nemec Ranch. This survey provides a precise record of land use and water access in the early 21st century, illustrating how named drainages like Plum Cr and Little Prairie Dog Cr anchor the geographic identity of these rural western landholdings.