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2017 Map of Opal East SE

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Opal East SE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Sulphur Cr and Beaver Dam Cr define the hydrological character of this Meade County landscape, where various tributaries converge within a wide prairie basin. The network of seasonal watercourses, including E Br Beaver Dam Cr and Middle Cr, underscores the importance of drainage in this ranching country. The local road system, while sparse, follows established section lines and natural contours, with named routes like Grapevine Rd and Marcus Rd providing the primary connectivity between remote land holdings.

Institutional presence is noted at United School Rd, hinting at the community's rural educational history. Small clusters of development are linked by roads such as Twilight Pl and Cherry Creek Rd, illustrating the dispersed settlement pattern typical of western South Dakota. The topography is marked by subtle elevation changes and coulees, characteristic of the northern plains, as captured in this 2017 survey.