2021 Map of Batesland

About this map

Batesland sits at the intersection of Bennett Ave and Hwy 18, serving as a focal point in this southern South Dakota landscape. The map highlights the transition between Oglala Lakota Co and Bennett Co, illustrating how political boundaries overlay the natural drainage patterns of the region. The southern portion of the quadrangle is defined by the winding path of the Little White River, while northern drainages include American Horse Cr and No Flesh Cr. The grid of the Public Land Survey System, including t37n r40w and t36n r41w, provides a framework for the rural roads and sparse development characteristic of this High Plains environment. This survey provides a contemporary view of the road network, including 1st St, as it serves the small settlement and surrounding ranchland.