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2021 Map of Mission NE

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Mission NE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

White Thunder Cr carves a winding path through the dissected plateau of the Rosebud Indian Reservation, defining the drainage patterns of this sparsely populated landscape. The terrain is marked by a complex network of draws and ridges, primarily navigated by a grid of rural sections lines and local routes such as Wht Wind Rd and 276 Ave. The transition between Mellette and Todd Counties is noted in the southern portion of the map, where the elevation changes reflect the gradual descent toward the White Thunder Cr valley.

While largely devoid of named settlements, the landscape is defined by its topographic character and the persistence of traditional land divisions. Tributaries like Horse Head Cr feed into the larger creek systems, illustrating the essential relationship between water and land use in this part of South Dakota. The survey provides a clear view of the rural infrastructure, from local section roads like 272 St to the larger county connectors that stitch together these expansive ranching and agricultural tracts.