2021 Map of Bedners Dam

About this map

Elm Cr winds through the open prairie landscape of Ziebach County, defining the drainage patterns of this sparsely settled portion of South Dakota. The land is largely divided by the Public Land Survey System, as seen in the grid of section lines across t13n r19e and surrounding townships. This 2021 study reveals a landscape shaped by water management and basic transportation, with Bedners Dam serving as a localized water resource in the northeastern quadrant. Human presence is marked by a network of modest routes including Thunder Butte Rd and various private access ways like Prv Rd. The map illustrates the contemporary character of the Great Plains, where large-scale topographic features and watercourses like Elm Cr remain the primary landmarks for local navigation and land management.