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2017 Map of Philip Junction

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Philip Junction
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Buffalo Gap National Grassland dominates the southern reaches of this landscape, representing a significant portion of the preserved prairie environment in western South Dakota. The topography is defined by intricate drainage patterns such as Dugout Draw and Yellow Draw, which channel seasonal runoff through the undulating terrain toward Brady Cr. These natural features illustrate the erosional character of the region's sedimentary layers, a hallmark of the Great Plains geography.

Philip Junction serves as the primary crossroads for the area, marking the intersection of several local routes including Co Rd Ch 5, CS 17, and CS 19. This network of section-line roads and connectors underscores the organized land management system used for ranching and agriculture across the Haakon and Jackson County line. The map captures a moment in the modern era where traditional land use continues within a surveyed grid of townships and ranges.