2012 Map of Orient SW

About this map

The Bald Mountains anchor the northwest corner of this Hand County landscape, where the prairie begins its transition into more varied relief. This rural expanse is defined by a strictly organized grid of sectional roads, including 174th St and 353rd Ave, which facilitate movement across a sparsely populated agricultural territory. Natural drainage follows the subtle contours of the land, with Matter Cr and Shaefer Cr winding through the eastern and central portions of the quadrangle. The map reveals the characteristic settlement pattern of South Dakota's interior, where isolated farmsteads are positioned relative to water sources and the established road network of the early 21st century.