2021 Map of Mule Creek

About this map

The watershed of Mule Cr defines this portion of Haakon County, where a network of seasonal drainages carves into the South Dakota plains. This high-resolution survey captures the modern rural landscape at a scale of 1:24,000, illustrating how the land is divided by the Public Land Survey System through townships such as t4n r22e. The drainage patterns are complex, with Plum Cr and Mitchell Cr creating significant topographical variation across the quadrangle. Human activity is primarily visible through a sparse grid of gravel and section roads, including Quinn Rd and Ottumwa Rd, which facilitate movement between the remote ranches and grazing lands of the West River region. The mapping of Shanty Cr and Deer Cr provides an essential record of water resources in this arid environment.