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2017 Map of Sheep Pen Draw SW

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Old Grand River Cem stands as a quiet reminder of early settlement along the northern reaches of this Harding County landscape. Located near the headwaters of the S Fork Grand River, this area is defined by an intricate network of seasonal drainages, including Sheep Cr and Boxelder Cr. The terrain is shaped by the convergence of several major prairie watercourses, with Buffalo Cr and Clarks Fork Cr threading through the southern sections of the townships.

Transportation routes such as Old Hwy 85 and Old Hwy 85 N provide the primary access through this rangeland, tracing paths that have served local ranchers for generations. The land's character is deeply tied to the Public Land Survey System, with the map clearly delineating the boundaries between t19n r5e, t19n r6e, t18n r6e, and t18n r5e. The absence of dense development highlights the enduring agricultural and open-space nature of this South Dakota interior.