2012 Map of Owanka SW

About this map

Boxelder Cr meanders across this rural landscape in Pennington County, defining the drainage patterns of the western Great Plains during the early 21st century. The map reveals a strictly regulated section-line road network typical of South Dakota's homesteading heritage, where modern thoroughfares like Hwy-1416 intersect with locally significant routes such as Koch Rd and Marty Rd. North of the creek, Patterson Cr flows through open terrain, illustrating the sparse but vital water sources in this semi-arid region. The presence of family-named roads like Sharpe Rd and Soward Rd suggests the enduring influence of local landholders on the geography of the Owanka area, providing a precise look at property access and land use before subsequent rural development.