2021 Map of Vivian SW

About this map

The rolling prairies of Jones County are defined by the winding drainages of Pitan Cr and Williams Cr as they cut through the rural landscape southwest of Vivian. This 2021 study reveals a sparse, high-plains geography where the land is organized by the Public Land Survey System, marked by township boundaries like t2s r30e and t2s r31e. The area is characterized by a network of county roads that follow the section lines, providing the primary infrastructure for the ranching and agricultural operations in the region. To the south, the headwaters of Bull Cr emerge, adding to the intricate watershed that shapes the terrain. Small local connectors like Co Rd 59 and 248th St bridge the gaps between these natural watercourses, showing the persistence of the traditional grid system in modern South Dakota mapping.