2017 Map of Murdo SW

About this map

Murdo Municipal Airport serves as a lone modern landmark in this expansive reach of Jones County, where the topography is defined by the dendritic drainage patterns of the White River watershed. The landscape is carved by numerous seasonal watercourses, including Horse Creek and Ash Creek, which wind through the south, while the northern sections are shaped by the convergence of W Fork Hay Creek and E Fork Hay Creek. This 2017 survey illustrates the persistent rural character of the Great Plains, where section lines and local routes like County Road 56 provide the primary framework for navigation across the undulating terrain. The detailed contour intervals reveal the intricate network of draws and ridges that characterize this part of South Dakota, offering a precise look at the land's natural contours before they merge into the larger Hay Creek system.