2017 Map of Plainview

About this map

Plainview sits at the heart of this Meade County landscape, where the prairie is defined by a dense network of intermittent drainages and localized water sources. The drainage of Narcelle Cr and its western branch, W Br Narcelle Cr, carve through the northern sections, while Timber Cr and Deere Cr influence the southern reaches. These watercourses are critical features in this ranching country, often punctuated by man-made and natural catchments such as Plainview Hughes Lake, Nuzum Lake, and Wilson Lake. The map reveals a systematic grid of section lines and local roads, including El Rancho Rd and Co Hwy MC-39, which connect isolated homesteads and ranching operations. This 2017 survey illustrates the enduring rural character of western South Dakota, showing how modern transportation and water management adapt to the natural contours of the northern plains.