2021 Map of Oahe SW

About this map

Murray Butte stands as a prominent landmark in this portion of Stanley County, overlooking a landscape defined by an intricate drainage system feeding toward the southern edge of the sheet. The southern boundary is dominated by the course of the Bad River, which is paralleled by Bad River Rd, a primary corridor through this ranching country. The terrain is marked by significant topographical variation, including Government Draw and several seasonal watercourses such as Broken Neck Cr and Tomahawk Cr. Evidence of modern rural life is centered around Princes Ranch and a network of local tracks like Bunkhouse Rd and Cactus Pl. This survey illustrates the persistent importance of water access and high-ground landmarks in managing the wide-open spaces of central South Dakota.