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2021 Map of Viewfield

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Viewfield
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Viewfield serves as the central point of reference in this rural landscape near the border of Meade and Pennington counties. The settlement is defined by its small cluster of infrastructure and the nearby Viewfield Cem, which remains a significant genealogical site for the local community. The terrain is deeply etched by the seasonal watercourses of Elk Creek and Dry Cr, flowing through a complex of ravines and draws typical of the South Dakota high plains.

Transportation in the area relies on a grid of section-line roads, most notably New Underwood Rd and Elk Creek Rd, which provide access across the rolling prairie. In the northeastern corner, Curlew Lake offers a rare permanent water feature in an otherwise dry environment. The presence of Co Hwy MC-4A and various rural lanes like Pioneer Rd and Schuck Rd illustrates the enduring layout of ranching and agricultural tracts in the modern era.