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1983 Map of Whiteman Owl SE

Name: 1983 Topographic Map of Whiteman Owl SE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Tepee Creek and its numerous tributaries dominate this landscape in Meade County, revealing a complex drainage system across the high plains. The map illustrates the convergence of West Tepee Creek, Middle Tepee Creek, and East Tepee Creek as they flow through the undulating terrain toward the main channel of Tepee Creek. These watercourses define the geography of the region, creating a network of draws and ridges that have historically dictated land use and movement in this part of South Dakota.

In the southern reaches of the quadrangle, the level expanse of Kent Flat provides a contrast to the dissected drainage areas. This area is further defined by the presence of Timber Creek and Pine Creek, which carve their own paths through the prairie. The mapping, based on 1975 aerial photography and 1981 field checks, captures the rural character of the land at a time when traditional water rights and grazing boundaries remained central to the local economy.