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2021 Map of Wasta SE

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

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Wall anchors the southeastern corner of this Pennington County landscape, where the high plains meet a complex network of erosional features. The terrain is defined by dramatic elevation changes along Cedar Canyon and the prominent Cedar Butte, which rises as a distinct landmark above the surrounding range. Water drainage patterns are clearly visible through the winding course of Bull Creek and the southern reaches of Crooked Cr, illustrating the hydrological character of the western South Dakota prairie.

The map reveals a grid of rural infrastructure, where long-established section line roads like Neighborhood Rd and Cedar Butte Rd provide access across the townships. These transportation corridors, including Anderson Hill Rd and Hwy 1416, follow the natural contours of the land, circumventing deep incisions like Seventysix Draw. This layout highlights the intersection of modern transit and the traditional land survey system in a region characterized by its expansive open spaces.