2012 Map of Orient NW

About this map

Sugar Loaf Hill rises above the glacial plains of Faulk County in this 2012 survey, providing a prominent landmark in a landscape defined by seasonal wetlands and drainage creeks. The territory is marked by several named water bodies including Vogeler Lake in the far northwest and the centrally located Matter Lake. The drainage network is largely tied to Bryant Cr and Gooder Cr, which wind through the township sections alongside a grid of rural avenues and streets. Local land features like Huss Spring and Horseshoe Lake suggest the historical importance of reliable water sources for agriculture and livestock in this portion of South Dakota. The map captures the strictly organized section-line road system, including 350th Ave and 170th St, typical of the Great Plains' rural infrastructure.