2015 Map of Peever NW

About this map

The low-lying hydrology of South Dakota's eastern plains defines this landscape, where Cottonwood Slough drains through the northeastern corner of the map. This area of Roberts County is characterized by the intricate patterns of prairie wetlands and seasonal drainages that reflect the post-glacial topography of the region. The map captures a primarily rural and agricultural environment, with the land organized into the classic Public Land Survey System grid that has shaped the settlement and development of the High Plains for over a century. This specific survey serves as a modern record of the drainage networks that continue to influence land use and conservation in this corner of the state.