1978 Map of Tomato Can Buttes

About this map

Tomato Can Buttes rise above the high plains of western South Dakota in this late-1970s record of a sparsely populated ranching landscape. The topography is dominated by the winding path of the South Fork Moreau River, which is fed by numerous seasonal drainage features including Gladson Draw, Palmer Draw, and Zurcher Draw. Evidence of isolated rural life is found in features like the Fish Draw Sch and a remote Landing Strip, both essential for life in the vast intervals between established towns.