2021 Map of Stamford SE

About this map

The White River meanders across the northern portion of this South Dakota landscape, defining the jagged boundaries where Jackson, Jones, and Mellette counties meet. This section of the river is characterized by complex oxbows and a network of ephemeral drainages including Runs Close Cr and Yukni Cr that cut through the surrounding high ground. The map captures a quiet, rural stretch of the plains where evidence of early 20th-century settlement remains in the form of secluded burial grounds. Notable landmarks include the Saint Paul German Lutheran Cem, located near the center of the sheet, and the Good Road Cem further north. In the southeastern corner, the presence of White Horse Springs indicates a vital water source in this dry environment, while Lauvie Cr drains the southwestern quadrant, illustrating the delicate hydrology of the West River region.