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2021 Map of Shelby

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

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

The settlement of Shelby sits near the heart of this landscape, situated just north of the county line separating Buffalo and Brule. This contemporary survey captures a rural South Dakota terrain defined by the winding paths of Crow Cr and Smith Cr, which cut through the high plains toward Tischudy Gulch in the southwest. The presence of the Crow Creek Cem along Harkins Rd provides a specific point of interest for genealogists tracing local families in this sparsely populated region.

A network of local and Bureau of Indian Affairs routes, including Bia Rd 2 and Yellow Dog Hill Rd, provides access across the townships. The map illustrates the transition from the rolling uplands down into the drainage basins, reflecting the agricultural and ranching layout of the modern era. Named roads like Colt Rd and Summit Rd serve as the primary landmarks in a territory where natural features and section lines dictate the movement across the prairie.