2017 Map of Newell Lake

About this map

Newell Lake and an intricate network of irrigation channels define this high plains landscape in Butte County. The presence of the Experimental Farm Rd suggests the region's agricultural history, supported by an elaborate system of waterways including the N Canal, Finn Lateral, and Wolf Lateral. These man-made features work alongside natural drainages like S Willow Cr and Butte Cr to manage water in an arid environment. A notable Cold War-era influence remains visible in the local infrastructure with the naming of Ni Missile Rd, reflecting the strategic military importance of the South Dakota plains during the latter half of the 20th century. This survey documents the intersection of rural agriculture and government development, from the Deadman Lateral to the proximity of the Town Site Lateral.