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2021 Map of Moenville

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

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Moenville serves as the primary landmark in this ranching landscape of northern Haakon County. The terrain is defined by a complex network of drainage draws and creeks that carve through the high plains, including Stony Butte Draw and the uniquely named Hermaphrodite Cr. The mapping reflects a rural infrastructure dependent on section-line roads like 243rd Ave and 238th Ave to navigate between the scattered water sources and topographical breaks.

Water distribution is the dominant geographical feature, with the E Fork Plum Cr and Crooked Cr providing the primary relief in an otherwise expansive grassland. To the southwest, Manilla Rd and Deer Cr mark the transition toward the Cheyenne River watershed. This survey captures the enduring character of the South Dakota prairie, where place names often derive from local topographical features or early pioneer families.