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2017 Map of Soldier Creek NW

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Soldier Creek NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Holy Family Cem sits near the southern boundary of this high-plains landscape, where the border between Mellette County and Todd County divides the terrain. The area is defined by a series of branching drainages, most notably S Br Pine Cr in the north and the winding path of Cut Meat Cr in the south. These seasonal waterways cut through the prairie, creating the distinct topographical relief that characterizes this segment of the Horse Creek region.

Remote transit through the territory is facilitated by a small network of named routes, including Surprise Valley Rd and White River Rd, which connect isolated parcels across the township sections. The land is largely divided into large tracts, indicated by the grid of township and range lines such as t40n r31w, reflecting a landscape geared toward ranching and open-space management in this part of South Dakota.