2011 Map of Table Mountain

About this map

Karinen sits at the junction of several rural routes in this corner of Harding County, South Dakota. The landscape is defined by its water management and distinct elevations, featuring the broad rise of Table Mountain and Dead Horse Butte. The local drainage network is extensive, with Lone Tree Creek meandering through the central plains and Sevenmile Creek cutting across the northwest corner. This area shows a typical Great Plains reliance on earthen water structures, such as Hanson Dam and Road Dam, which support the livestock and agricultural operations of the high prairie. Infrastructure is sparse but vital, represented by named routes like Oil Well Rd and various county highways that connect isolated ranch sites and landmarks like Cooper Hill. The map provides a detailed view of the rural township system and the intricate hydrology of the region, including smaller tributaries like Fivemile Creek and Crooked Creek.