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2015 Map of Red Elm SW

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Red Elm SW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Flint Rock Cr and its tributaries define the undulating topography of this Ziebach County landscape, where the S Fork Flint Rock Cr cuts diagonally across the township lines. The terrain is structured by the Public Land Survey System, with the map clearly delineating the boundaries of t13n r17e, t13n r18e, t12n r17e, and t12n r18e. This 2015 survey shows a largely open ranching or agricultural environment, where movement is dictated by a sparse grid of section-line roads and natural watercourses.

Modern infrastructure is concentrated along the east-west corridor of Highway 212, which serves as the primary artery through the southern half of the map. Local access is provided by named routes such as Bachman Rd and Arrow Head Rd, while Red Coat Cr drains the southeastern sections. The lack of concentrated settlements or industrial footprints highlights the rural character of this portion of South Dakota during the mid-2010s.