1982 Map of Smithwick
USGS Topo · Published 1982About this map
Smithwick serves as the focal point for this section of Fall River County, positioned along the Chicago and North Western railroad line. The landscape is defined by the extensive Buffalo Gap National Grassland, which covers much of the eastern terrain. This survey reflects the rural character of southwestern South Dakota in the late 1970s and early 1980s, where small settlements were tied closely to rail access and ranching. Water resources are primarily seasonal drainages like Sand Creek and Kennedy Creek, supplemented by the Santee Dam. Notable local landmarks include a Landing Strip west of the railroad and a designated School Section in the southern portion of the quadrangle. The map reveals the relationship between topography and transportation, as the rail line and roads parallel the creek beds through the rolling prairie.
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