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2017 Map of Pierre SW

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Fort Pierre serves as the focal point of this landscape, situated at the confluence of the Bad River and the Missouri River corridor. The town's historic footprint is anchored by Verendrye Hill and a street grid that includes Deadwood St and Stanley Ave, reflecting its role as a regional hub. South and west of the settlement, the terrain transitions into a series of drainage basins, where Willow Cr, Powell Cr, and Porcupine Cr carve through the high plains.

The southern reaches of the map are defined by the Fort Pierre National Grassland, highlighting the conservation of the shortgrass prairie. Local history is marked at the Cedar Hill Cem and along established routes like Powell Creek Rd. The drainage network, including Gray Blanket Cr and Yellow Shoulder Cr, illustrates the intricate hydrology that has shaped cattle ranching and land use in Stanley County for generations.