2012 Map of Blackpipe

About this map

Blackpipe sits within the high plains of Bennett County, a landscape defined by the drainage networks of several seasonal and perennial waterways. The hydrology is dominated by the meandering course of Black Pipe Cr in the east and the branching tributaries of Cottonwood Cr, which carve through the prairie terrain. Significant water features like Bull Cr and Lost Turkey Cr further illustrate the importance of these natural channels in an area where the grid of county roads, such as Moose Rd and Bobcat Rd, provides the primary structure for movement across the open country. This 2012 survey illustrates the sparse settlement pattern and the vast agricultural or ranching sections that characterize this portion of South Dakota, showing how local transit relies on a network of routes like Antelope Rd and Pioneer Ln to connect isolated homesteads.