2017 Map of Batesland

About this map

The settlement of Batesland serves as a focal point in this 2017 survey, situated at the boundary between Oglala Lakota and Bennett counties. This western South Dakota landscape is defined by the winding course of the Little White River in the south, while northern drainages include American Horse Cr and No Flesh Cr. The map captures the intersection of rural life and transportation, where the local street grid of 1st St meets the regional corridor of Hwy 18, also known as Bennett Ave. The topography reveals a series of gradual plateaus and drainages characteristic of the Great Plains, illustrating how human settlement and road networks have been shaped by the river valleys and high prairie divides in this part of the Pine Ridge region.