2017 Map of Badnation NW

About this map

The White River winds along the boundary between Jones and Mellette counties in this 2017 survey, carving a distinct corridor through the South Dakota plains. The map highlights a remote landscape defined by its drainages, including the southern reaches of Bull Cr and Bitan Cr which feed into the main river channel from the north. To the south, the expansive basin of White Thunder Cr dominates the terrain, illustrating the intricate erosion patterns typical of the region. Human presence is sparse, centered on the Valburg Ranch Airport near the river's northern bend. Rural access is maintained through routes such as Ironwing Rd and 258th St, which cross sections of the Public Land Survey System grid. This document serves as a detailed record of the mid-2010s ranching and natural geography in this section of the Great Plains.