2012 Map of Murdo SE

About this map

The White River winds through the southern landscape of this 2012 survey, defining the topographical character of the Swift Bear Segment. This area of Mellette County is shaped by a series of drainage systems, including Spring Cr and Johnny Cr which feed toward the main river valley from the west, while the eastern portion is dominated by the course of Bull Cr. The infrastructure is typical of rural South Dakota ranching country, where a sparse network of section-line roads and county routes like Co Rd-s4 and Jones Co Hwy S9 provide the primary access to this open terrain. The map captures the hydrological patterns and high-plateau relief of the Missouri Plateau region before it descends toward the river breaks.