2012 Map of Union Center

About this map

Union Center serves as a small hub for this pastoral landscape in Meade County, where the sprawling West River topography is defined by its seasonal drainage systems. The prairie is etched by the meandering paths of W Bull Cr, Hay Cr, and E Elm Cr, creating a complex network of dry runs and creek beds typical of South Dakota's semi-arid plains. The map reveals a land organized by the section lines of the public land survey system, with long, straight roads like 167th Pl and 171st Ave providing access to isolated homesteads and ranching operations such as the M P Ranch. This 2012 survey illustrates the enduring nature of the rural township structure, where transportation remains centered on a handful of county highways like Co Hwy Mc-27 that connect these remote ranching communities.