2017 Map of Shelby

About this map

The Shelby settlement area serves as a focal point in this high-plains landscape, situated along the border of Buffalo and Brule Counties. The terrain is defined by a network of drainage systems, including the winding paths of Crow Creek, Smith Creek, and Elm Creek. Local geography is further distinguished by landmarks like Yellow Dog Hill in the north and the deep incision of Tischudy Gulch near Bad-Hand Creek in the southwest. For genealogists and local historians, the Crow Creek Cemetery provides a specific point of interest in a region primarily structured by its rural section-line roads and tribal transit routes like BIA Road 2. The map illustrates a pastoral environment where the natural contours of the South Dakota landscape dictate the placement of ranch roads and small community hubs.