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2021 Map of Sheep Pen Draw

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

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

The South Fork Grand River cuts an intricate path through this portion of Harding County, defining a landscape shaped by seasonal drainage and prairie breaks. This 2021 survey reveals a territory predominantly organized by its hydrography, where the namesake Sheep Pen Draw serves as a central north-south axis. The drainage network is dense with named tributaries including Bull Cr, Horse Cr, and Eagle Cr, many of which feed into the primary river valley.

Evidence of human imprint remains sparse in this corner of South Dakota, primarily indicated by the geometric township and range lines and the presence of E-6 Rd. The map illustrates the transition from high-ground divides to the more complex, eroded terrain near the Jones Cr and Sand Cr systems, offering a clear record of the watershed patterns that have long dictated land use and accessibility in this high plains environment.