1978 Map of Redig NE

About this map

Northwestern South Dakota's high plains landscape is defined by the complex drainage systems of the North Fork Moreau River and its numerous tributaries. This late 1970s survey captures a vast section of Harding County dominated by the Clarks Fork Creek and Buffalo Creek watersheds. The map reflects a sparsely populated ranching environment where water sources are paramount, marked specifically by intermittent streams and a solitary Well near the center of the sheet. Modern infrastructure is represented by the north-south corridor of Route 85, which cuts through the rolling topography of the Diamond area. In the southern portion of the quadrangle, the South Branch Duck Creek begins its eastward traverse, illustrating the subtle but critical divides that govern water flow across this semiarid range land.