2017 Map of Tornado Ranch

About this map

Tornado Ranch sits within a sparsely settled landscape of central Haakon County, where the topography is defined by the drainages of Cottonwood Cr and W Plum Cr. This region of South Dakota is characterized by its expansive sections and township lines, reflecting a history of late homesteading and ranching development. The map details the precise alignment of rural roads like 229th Ave and 216th St, which trace the section lines typical of the Great Plains' rectangular survey system. The namesake Tornado Ranch is a primary point of interest in this section of the western prairie, illustrating the continued significance of large ranching operations in maintaining the local economy and land-use patterns into the twenty-first century.