2012 Map of Opal East

About this map

Opal sits at the crossroads of Fox Ridge Rd and Opal Rd in this 2012 survey of the South Dakota plains. The landscape is defined by the intricate drainage systems of Beaver Creek and its many branches, including the W Br Beaver Dam Cr, Middle Br Beaver Dam Cr, and E Br Beaver Dam Cr. These waterways carve through the terrain, leading toward the distinct elevation of Mud Butte in the northern portion of the quadrangle. For those researching local history, the Backes Cem on 178th Pl serves as a significant genealogical landmark. Near the center of the sheet, Opal Lake provides a rare contained water feature amidst the sprawling network of creeks like Flint Creek and Brushy Creek that drain this section of Meade County.