2012 Map of Volunteer SE

About this map

Englishman Butte rises as a prominent landmark in this open Meade County landscape, where the drainage systems of the western plains define the local geography. The southern edge of the map is bordered by the Belle Fourche River, a vital water source in this arid region of South Dakota. Several tributary systems, including Eightmile Cr, Fourmile Cr, and W Elm Cr, carve through the terrain, illustrating the natural watershed patterns before they join the larger river system. A sparse network of local roads like Hickory Pl and Juniper Pl provides access to the interior, reflecting a contemporary era of rural land use where the physical topography remains the dominant feature of the environment.