2017 Map of Opal East

About this map

The small community of Opal serves as the central point for this ranching landscape in western South Dakota during the early twenty-first century. This territory is defined by an intricate network of drainage systems, including the various forks of Middle Br Beaver Dam Cr and E Br Beaver Dam Cr, which converge as they move through the plains. The presence of Backes Cem near Opal Rd provides a specific point of interest for genealogists tracing local families in Meade County. Landforms like Mud Butte and the southern edge of Fox Ridge break the horizon, while Opal Lake offers a rare permanent water feature in a region dominated by seasonal creek beds such as Beaver Cr and Brushy Cr. Rural life here is connected by gravel routes like Lemon Butte Rd and Co HWY MC-35, tracing the section lines of the township and range system.