2017 Map of Porter Creek

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N Fork Moreau River flows through the northern reaches of this landscape, marking a rugged drainage pattern across the high plains of western South Dakota. The terrain is defined by a dense network of seasonal watercourses, including the central Cottonwood Cr and S Cottonwood Cr, which carve through the breaks and tablelands. Transportation in this sparsely populated region is concentrated along rural routes such as High Divide Ln and the Hoover-Zeona Rd, which skirts the southern boundary. The map spans the border between Butte and Harding counties, illustrating the systematic land division of the Public Land Survey System through townships like t15n r7e and t14n r8e. This 2017 survey details the complex hydrography of the Missouri River basin's headwaters, featuring numerous small tributaries like Badlands Cr, Porter Cr, and Horse Cr.