2021 Map of Bentley Ranch

About this map

Bentley Ranch sits at the center of this rangeland landscape, where the high plains are carved by a network of seasonal drainages. The map details a remote section of the South Dakota prairie along the boundary of Haakon and Stanley Counties. Water follows the winding course of Hermaphrodite Cr in the north and west, while Plum Cr meanders through the southern townships. The surveyor's grid is represented by long stretches of gravel and dirt roads, including 202nd St and 246th Ave, which provide the primary access to these isolated ranching operations. The topography is defined by subtle elevation shifts and the occasional branching of Wagonhound Cr as it crosses the eastern border, illustrating the sparse but deliberate human imprint on this expansive central South Dakota terrain.