2017 Map of Patch Skin Buttes SE

About this map

Lake Oahe dominates this Missouri River landscape, following its transition into a massive reservoir system that reshaped the geography of central South Dakota. The sprawling waters of the lake fill the deep river valley, creating complex shorelines such as the protected Swift Bird Bay and the prominent Dolphus Peninsula. This 2017 survey reflects the modern hydrologic state of the region along the boundary of Dewey and Potter counties. Historically significant transit routes remain visible in the road network, including the path of Old US Hwy 212, which traces a path toward the water's edge. The surrounding terrain is defined by the high tablelands and the intricate drainage patterns of the Missouri breaks, largely managed today as part of the public land system.