2017 Map of Okaton SW

About this map

The White River carves a complex, winding path through this portion of South Dakota, defining the boundary between Jones and Mellette Counties. The landscape is characterized by the intricate drainage systems of Cottonwood Creek and Yukmi Creek as they descend toward the river valley. In the northern reaches, the small settlement of Okaton sits amidst a network of section lines and rural routes like 260 Ave, providing a window into the organized land division of the Great Plains. The map details the transition from the high prairie down to the eroded river breaks, where Cedar Creek and Roundup Creek further segment the terrain. This document captures the intersection of natural hydrology and political boundaries, showing how the river’s erratic course dictates the county lines in this rural ranching region.