2012 Map of Owen Lake

About this map

Owen Lake sits at the center of this Perkins County landscape, serving as a primary water source for the surrounding prairie. This area of South Dakota is defined by a dendritic drainage network where Thunder Butte Cr and Cone Tree Cr carve subtle paths through the terrain. The map reveals a strictly organized section-line road system, with routes like 178th Ave and 134th St providing the essential framework for movement across this rural expanse. Local hydrology is further detailed by the presence of Smith Cr and Sickles Cr, which trace the seasonal flow patterns characteristic of the High Plains. This 2012 survey illustrates the enduring intersection of natural waterways and the rigid grid of human boundary lines that manage this cattle and wheat country.