2012 Map of Stamford SE

About this map

The White River meanders across this rural section of Mellette County, South Dakota, defining the northern landscape where several family-named ranching operations are established. These holdings, including Perault Ranch, Vohr Ranch, and Hathaway Ranch, occupy a terrain shaped by a series of tributary drainages. Water sources are critical in this prairie environment, marked by the presence of White Horse Springs and seasonal flows such as Runs Close Cr and Yukmi Cr. The map reveals a sparsely populated area where large land tracts predominate, with Cnty Road Ch 1 providing the primary transportation corridor through the northern bluffs above the river valley. Further south, the Iwan Ranch and Bear Heels Ranch illustrate the continued importance of livestock and agriculture in the Swift Bear Segment.