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2015 Map of Prairie City NW

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Prairie City NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

The South Fork Grand River meanders across this rural expanse of Harding and Perkins Counties, defining the drainage patterns of a landscape marked by intermittent watercourses. Tributaries such as Big Nasty Cr, Fivemile Cr, and Middle Cr flow through the surveyed townships, illustrating the sparse but vital water network of the South Dakota plains. The map records the intersection of Harding and Perkins Counties, providing a clear view of the township and range grid system during the early 21st century.

Local history and genealogy interests are anchored by the presence of Scion Cem and the South Grand River Cem, which serve as quiet landmarks for the area's early families. The road network is primarily composed of rural routes like Olson Mail Rd and Abelseth Rd, names that likely reflect the lineage of the local ranching and farming community. This survey provides a baseline of the physical and cultural landscape before further modernization or shifts in land use.