2021 Map of Ree Heights SE

About this map

The town of Miller anchors the eastern edge of this Hand County landscape, where the prairie topography is defined by a network of intermittent drainage systems. The IOOF Hillcrest Cem serves as a significant landmark just north of the settlement, providing a fixed point for genealogical research in this rural township. The terrain is deeply influenced by the winding paths of Little Turtle Cr, Wolf Creek, and Little Wolf Cr, which meander through the northern and western sections of the quadrangle. These waterways create the subtle shifts in elevation that characterize the region's agricultural layout, with section lines and rural roads like Co Rd 4 following the Public Land Survey System grid. In the south, Ree Cr cuts through the plains, further illustrating the drainage patterns that have historically dictated farmstead placement and land use across the South Dakota interior.