2017 Map of Rousseau

About this map

Rousseau sits along the northern banks of the Missouri River in this survey of the river valley where Hughes and Stanley Counties meet. The landscape is defined by the expansive Lake Sharpe reservoir and a complex system of drainage features, including named breaks like Mosteller Draw, Kirley Draw, and Trumbo Draw. Further north, the upland prairie features distinctive landmarks such as The Drips and the winding Medicine Knoll Cr. On the southern side of the river, the terrain transitions into the Fort Pierre National Grassland, a vast public tract that preserves the character of the South Dakota plains. Genealogists and local historians will find the Holy Name Chapel Cem located near the junction of State Hwy 1806, providing a clear point of reference for early rural settlement in the region near Stony Point.