2012 Map of Owanka

About this map

Owanka stands as a focal point in this Pennington County landscape, situated where Owanka Rd meets the winding course of Boxelder Creek. This western South Dakota prairie terrain is defined by a sparse but deliberate network of section-line roads and natural drainages like Patterson Creek and the notable Madison Draw. To the north, the small settlement of Wicksville sits along Hwy-1416, serving as a waypoint for travelers across the plains. The presence of the Owanka Cem near the townsite offers a tangible link for genealogists researching the families who settled this region. The map illustrates a ranching and rural residential pattern typical of the early 21st century, where modern infrastructure such as Interstate 90 intersects with older township corridors like 227th St and 232nd St.