2015 Map of Bedners Dam

About this map

Elm Cr meanders across this prairie landscape of the Great Plains, defining the drainage patterns through southern Ziebach County. The 2015 topography shows a region primarily organized by the Public Land Survey System, with the section lines of t13n r20e and t12n r20e framing the vast open ranges of South Dakota. The most prominent water feature is Bedners Dam, a small reservoir that serves as a vital water source in this semi-arid environment. Infrastructure is sparse, characterized by a single major north-south corridor, Thunder Butte Rd, which provides the primary access through these isolated townships. The map reflects a contemporary snapshot of a rural landscape defined by its ranching heritage and the subtle relief of the surrounding buttes and creek beds.