2015 Map of Philip Junction

About this map

Philip Junction stands as a focal point in this 2015 survey of the South Dakota prairie, marking a significant intersection where CR 19 meets several local routes. The landscape is defined by the open expanses of the Buffalo Gap National Grassland, which covers a large portion of the southern and central sections of the quadrangle. This area is characterized by a network of seasonal drainages including Kerrington Draw, Dugout Draw, and Yellow Draw, which carve subtle topography into the high plains. The transition between Haakon and Jackson Counties is clearly delineated along the northern border, illustrating the administrative boundaries that shape this ranching country. Local infrastructure like 239th St and CR 17 provides the primary access through this sparsely populated but geographically distinct region, where watercourses like Brady Cr dictate the movement of both nature and transport.