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2021 Map of Ridgeview NW

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

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

The Moreau River meanders across the northern reaches of this landscape, carving a wide valley through the plains of Dewey County. This 2021 survey reveals a vast, open terrain defined by drainage patterns rather than dense settlement, where the hydrology of Cottonwood Cr and Bull Cr dictates the local geography. The land is organized by the Public Land Survey System, as evidenced by the grid of t15n r26e and its surrounding townships.

Transportation in this area is sparse, relying on a few established routes such as On The Tree Rd and BIA Rd 2. These roads provide the primary access through the undulating country, connecting the isolated river bends and creek beds. For those studying the physical evolution of the South Dakota landscape, the map provides a clear view of how water and light infrastructure define movement and property boundaries in the region.