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2015 Map of Smithwick NW

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Smithwick NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

The Cheyenne River winds through this section of the western South Dakota plains, cutting a distinct path across a landscape defined by expansive drainage systems and wide plateaus. This 2015 survey reveals a terrain shaped by water and ranching, where the boundary between Custer Co and Fall River Co bisects the northern half of the map. The eastern portion is dominated by the Buffalo Gap National Grassland, a vast public expanse that contrasts with the surrounding agricultural and private lands.

Surface drainage is clearly marked by features such as Lame Johnny Cr in the north and Plumb Cr in the south, while the name-bearing Iron Draw and W G Draw suggest the deep-cut erosional patterns typical of this region. Notable landmarks for local researchers include high points like Harrison Flat and W G Flat, alongside a network of rural routes such as E Oral Rd and Oral Loop that connect the isolated homesteads and grazing lands of the Black Hills foothills.