2017 Map of Norris

About this map

Norris serves as the primary hub of this landscape, situated near the confluence of several section-line roads in the northern portion of the quadrangle. The terrain is defined by the winding course of Black Pipe Cr, which meanders through the central and southern reaches of the map, carving a drainage pattern through the prairie. This 2017 survey reflects the modern agricultural and ranching layout of the region, where the vast majority of the land is partitioned by the Public Land Survey System into clearly defined sections. The map detail highlights the sparse but critical infrastructure of this South Dakota interior, where isolated settlements like Norris provide the essential focal points for a widely dispersed rural population.