2017 Map of Okaton SE

About this map

The meandering White River carves a deep path across the southern reaches of this landscape, marking the boundary between Jones and Mellette counties. This area is defined by the high drainage basins of the Great Plains, where seasonal watercourses like O'Donald Creek and Horse Creek cut through the undulating terrain. A clear record of early settlement and ranching families persists through landmarks such as the Barnette locale and the nearby Barnette Cemetery. The transition from the high northern plateaus down to the river bottomlands is evident in the convergence of several drainages, including Butch Creek and Ash Creek, illustrating the natural irrigation patterns that historically supported agriculture in this part of South Dakota.