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2015 Map of Nowlin

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Nowlin
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

The Bad River meanders across the center of this Haakon County landscape, carving a wide valley through the surrounding high plains. The small settlement of Nowlin sits near the riverbanks, serving as a focal point for a remote ranching and farming community. The geography here is defined by significant draws and flats, most notably Kunkle Flat and Hay Draw, which illustrate the erosion patterns of the northern plains.

Genealogists and local historians will find the Nowlin Cem north of the river, a key landmark for documenting early families in this portion of South Dakota. The map tracks a network of rural routes including Ottumwa Rd and Nowlin Rd, which connect the scattered homesteads and water sources like Nowlin Cr and Sarah Laribee Cr. The intricate contour lines reveal the complex drainage systems of Indian Cr and Jack Dailey Cr, highlighting the importance of every creek and seasonal wash in this arid environment.