2012 Map of Batesland NW

About this map

The Little White River and Stinking Water Cr meander through this section of the Pine Ridge region, defining the drainage patterns of an open, high-plains landscape. This 2012 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey captures the rural infrastructure of Oglala Lakota County, where long-distance routes like Gordon Rd and Mouse Creek Rd provide the primary connectivity across the terrain. To the northwest and southwest, American Horse Cr and Porcupine Cr navigate the subtle shifts in elevation, illustrating the hydrologic network that has historically supported ranching and local movement in this part of South Dakota. The map detail highlights the sparse settlement pattern, with section-line roads such as 291st St providing the only rectilinear breaks in a landscape dominated by natural watercourses.