2021 Map of Midland NW

About this map

The boundary between Haakon County and Stanley County divides this high plains landscape, where drainage patterns define the geography. Watercourses like Burnt Cr, Mitchell Cr, and Lone Tree Cr carve subtle valleys across the plateau, guiding the orientation of the local section lines and rural tracks. The terrain is structured by a network of gravel roads including Dusty Ridge Rd and Saddle Butte Rd, which serve the remote ranching properties of these West River counties. Mapping detail from the U.S. Geological Survey highlights the intricate hydrology of the Little Prairie Dog Cr drainage in the northern portion of the quadrangle, illustrating the land-use patterns common to this part of South Dakota in the early 21st century.