2021 Map of Red Elm NW

About this map

The Moreau River meanders through the heart of this central South Dakota landscape, defining the topography of Ziebach County. The drainage network is complex, with Flint Rock Cr and Knocker Cr cutting through the dissected plains, while Sand Draw and Locate Cr mark the western reaches of this area. These waterways create a distinct erosion pattern across the western Dakotas, illustrating the natural landforms that have dictated ranching boundaries and transportation routes since the early days of settlement. The map provides precise detail on the Public Land Survey System (PLSS) grid, showing the boundaries between Township 15 North, Range 18 East and adjacent survey blocks, which remains essential for local land records and historical research into the region's homesteading layout.