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2017 Map of Sheep Pen Draw

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Sheep Pen Draw
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The South Fork Grand River meanders across this corner of Harding County, defining the drainage patterns of an arid landscape in northwestern South Dakota. This section of the High Plains is characterized by a network of seasonal watercourses and topographic depressions, most notably Sheep Pen Draw, which serves as a central landmark for this sparsely populated region. The map reveals a highly structured legal landscape, with the Public Land Survey System dividing the area into townships such as t20n r6e and t20n r7e.

Aside from the solitary E-6 RD in the southwest, the area is largely devoid of modern development, emphasizing the persistence of traditional land use. Smaller drainages including Horse Cr, Bull Cr, and Jones Cr feed into the larger river system, illustrating the delicate hydrology of the Great Plains. For those studying the geography of the Dakotas, this map provides a clear record of the untouched terrain and water resources.