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2021 Map of Reed Dam

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Reed Dam
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

The high plains of Meade County are defined here by an intricate drainage system feeding into Middle Cr and W Middle Cr. The landscape is etched with the courses of Stony Butte Cr, Brushy Cr, and Johnny Cr, all converging in a region where water management is central to the land's utility. A primary focal point is Reed Dam, a critical piece of water infrastructure situated in the northeastern portion of the quadrangle.

Remote section lines and rural thoroughfares like United School Rd and Winter Rd provide the skeletal framework for this rangeland. The map illustrates a contemporary view of the Public Land Survey System, showing the Township and Range boundaries such as t10n r16e, which organize this sparsely populated area. To the south, Cherry Cr traverses the terrain, further emphasizing the hydrological network that sustains this corner of South Dakota.