2017 Map of Reliance SW

About this map

Red Butte stands as a prominent topographical landmark in this rural landscape, overseeing a territory shaped by the winding courses of Bad Cr and Red Butte Cr. The southern border is defined by the White River, which carves through the boundary between Lyman and Tripp counties. This area reflects a quiet, dispersed settlement pattern typical of the South Dakota plains, where family-named routes like Schelske Rd and Deer Valley Rd connect isolated homesteads. The spiritual and social history of the community is anchored by the Trinity - Old Lutheran Cem and Huffnungs Cem, which serve as significant sites for genealogical research. Further inland, the presence of Heap Lake and numerous wetlands suggests a terrain that shifts between arid bluffs and vital water sources, supporting the agricultural life of the Lyman County countryside.