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1982 Map of Red Elm

Name: 1982 Topographic Map of Red Elm
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

Red Elm and its surrounding prairie landscape are depicted in this early 1980s provisional study of Ziebach County. The map provides a detailed view of the regional water management system and natural drainage, featuring several small reservoirs like Lake of the Woods and man-made structures including Sandoz Dam and Sargent Dam. These water sources are vital components of the rural economy, supporting the cattle ranching and farming operations scattered across the plains.

A network of seasonal waterways including Knife Creek, Cottonwood Creek, and Rattlesnake Creek defines the local topography. Genealogists and local historians will find the Red Elm Cem particularly noteworthy, located just south of the main settlement and near the banks of Bear Creek. The presence of an abandoned rail line or road grade cutting through the center of the township serves as a physical reminder of shifting transportation routes in this part of South Dakota.