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2012 Map of Post Ranch

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Post Ranch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Post Ranch sits at the heart of this rangeland landscape in Haakon County, where the hydrology is defined by the branching drainages of the Ash Creek system. The terrain is marked by the convergence of Ash Cr, the Middle Fork Ash Cr, and the S Fork Ash Cr, creating a network of draws and seasonal watercourses typical of the West River region. Aside from the central ranch, other family-named hubs like Foley Ranch to the north and Gabriel Ranch to the west indicate the dispersed nature of local agricultural operations.

Transportation follows a rigid section-line grid, primarily serviced by unpaved routes such as 207th Ave and 214th St. To the east, Bridger Cr cuts across the corner of the quadrangle, while Hilland Rd provides a primary east-west corridor in the northern reaches. This 2012 survey illustrates the enduring patterns of South Dakota ranching life, where large landholdings are anchored by isolated homesteads and named creek forks.