2017 Map of Reed Dam

About this map

Middle Cr and its various tributaries, including W Middle Cr, define the drainage patterns of this central Meade County landscape. The topography is etched by seasonal watercourses like Johnny Cr, Brushy Cr, and Stony Butte Cr, which converge near the northern boundary. Settlement is sparse, with the human footprint primarily visible through a grid of rural section roads and more descriptive local thoroughfares. The name United School Rd suggests a history of localized rural education that once served the families of these sprawling ranchlands. While Reed Dam stands as a focal point for water management in the northeast, much of the quadrangle remains dominated by the open terrain between Co Hwy Mc-32 and Cherry Cr to the south. This survey captures the quiet persistence of South Dakota's interior agricultural country, where landmarks are often defined by family-run operations and the essential routes that connect them.