2017 Map of Owanka NE

About this map

Elk Cr and Alkali Cr define the drainage patterns across this rural stretch of South Dakota, where the landscape is etched by the deep erosional features of Hay Draw. The map reveals a transition between the northern portion in Meade County and the southern reaches in Pennington County, joined by a grid of section lines and gravel roads. One of the few dedicated landmarks in this sparsely populated area is the Lakeside Cem, located near Lakeside Rd and Co Hwy Mc-29. The road network, including Vanderheld Rd and Vicksville North Rd, suggests a remote ranching or agricultural layout typical of the Great Plains. Detailed topographic contours illustrate the complex draws and ridges that break away from the plateau, offering a clear view of the local hydrology and land use during the early twenty-first century.