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2017 Map of Stephan

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Stephan sits at the heart of this prairie landscape, serving as a focal point in a region defined by its wide-open drainage basins and scattered water bodies. The settlement is home to the Stephan Mission, an important local landmark that, along with a nearby Cem, offers significant points of interest for genealogists and local historians. This 2017 survey details the boundary where Hyde and Buffalo Counties meet, illustrating how the modern road network, including Bad Nation Rd and Bia RD 7, navigates the rolling topography.

Water features like Lake Ambrose and Lake Boehm provide distinct landmarks amidst the drainages of Campbell Cr and W Fork Elm Cr. The map captures the spatial arrangement of these intermittent streams and small lakes, reflecting the rural character and land use patterns of the Fort Thompson District. These natural features, combined with the section-line roads, demonstrate the enduring structure of the Great Plains' rural infrastructure.