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2017 Map of Powell

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The small settlement of Powell sits at the intersection of Powell Rd and Cronk Rd, serving as a central point in this stretch of Haakon County. The landscape is primarily defined by the intricate drainage systems of the Bad River and several significant tributaries, including Witcher Holes Cr and Buzzard Cr. These watercourses carve through the West River terrain, creating a complex network of seasonal creeks and draws such as Medicine Cr and Sarah Laribee Cr.

Researching this area reveals a landscape oriented around rural road networks like 231st Ave and 232nd Ave, which follow the township and range lines established by early land surveys. The proximity of White Willow Cr to the settlement of Powell suggests the importance of water access for these high plains communities. This map provides a clear view of the ranching and agricultural grid that has sustained this portion of South Dakota into the twenty-first century.