2015 Map of Opal West

About this map

Fox Ridge defines the northern topography of this western South Dakota landscape, where the headwaters of several drainages carve through the high plains of Meade County. The intricate network of the Pine Creek system is visible here, including the East Branch, Middle Branch, and West Branch, alongside the isolated Vansickel Lake. The map details a sparse but vital rural road network established along section lines, anchored by the intersection of Maurine Road and Opal Road. These thoroughfares, along with Triple Creek Road, serve the ranching and agricultural interests across the townships of T11N and T12N. Other water features such as Horse Creek and Beaver Creek underscore the importance of natural drainage in this semi-arid region of the Great Plains during the early 21st century.