2015 Map of South of Volunteer

About this map

Bear Butte Cr and Alkali Cr define the drainage patterns of this Meade County landscape, where the high plains begin their transition into more complex relief. The map reveals a highly structured section-line road network typical of the American West, anchored by thoroughfares such as Alkali Rd and Middle Alkali Rd. These routes, alongside north-south connectors like 141st Ave and 142nd Ave, trace the boundaries of the Public Land Survey System grids, specifically crossing townships t6n r7e and t5n r8e. This 2015 survey illustrates how modern infrastructure in South Dakota continues to adhere to nineteenth-century land divisions, providing a clear view of the rural ranching and agricultural framework of the region east of the Black Hills.