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1983 Map of Opal East, 1984 Print
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1983 Map of Opal East

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Fox Ridge defines the northern reaches of this Meade County landscape, where the drainage networks of the Beaver Dam Creek branches carve through the high plains. The small settlement of Opal serves as a local anchor in the southern portion of the sheet, situated near the West Branch Beaver Dam Creek. This 1980s-era survey captures the area’s ranching character, marked by scattered landmarks like Mud Butte and the extensive Opal Lake State Game Production Area. Genealogists and local historians will find specific interest in the Backes Cem and another smaller Cem located nearby, which provide tangible links to the early families who settled this part of the South Dakota prairie. The map details a transition in topography where the prominent ridge lines give way to the complex, meandering creek beds that define the local watershed.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1983
Date Published1984
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.8 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain