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2021 Map of Nisland

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

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Nisland sits as a central hub of irrigation and agriculture in Butte County, defined by an intricate network of waterways managed for the surrounding high plains. The landscape is dominated by the Belle Fourche River, which winds through the southern portion of the quadrangle, joined by tributaries such as Stinking Water Cr and Horse Cr. The area’s development is tied directly to the engineering of the land, visible in the extensive system of canals and laterals including the S Canal, Butte Lateral, and Gillette Lateral.

Beyond the water infrastructure, the terrain is punctuated by significant landforms such as Miller Butte and Twin Buttes. For those researching local heritage, the Nisland Cem provides a genealogical touchpoint just north of the town center. The map reflects a rural economy shaped by both natural river paths and human-made channels, linked by a grid of named roads like Orman Rd and Valley Rd that connect the scattered farmsteads and agricultural plots of this South Dakota region.