2012 Map of Van Metre

About this map

The small settlement of Van Metre sits at the heart of this Jones County landscape, positioned near the meandering course of the Bad River. This 2012 survey illustrates a sparsely populated region of South Dakota where the economy and geography are defined by the intricate network of seasonal and perennial waterways. North of the main settlement, Plum Cr and Brush Cr carve paths through the plains, while to the south, White Clay Cr and Dry Cr feed into the river valley. The infrastructure is minimal, consisting largely of unpaved access routes like Bad River Rd and Van Metre Rd, which follow the natural contours of the river basin. The map provides a clear view of the rural township's layout, showing the relationship between isolated homesteads and the vital water sources that dictate the placement of ranching and transport corridors.