2017 Map of Bodarc

About this map

Bodarc serves as the quiet anchor for this corner of Sioux County, where the High Plains transition into the distinctive relief of Sowbelly Canyon. The landscape is defined by an intricate network of drainage and water management, with numerous named catchments like Bill Coffee Reservoir Number 1, Crystal Lake Reservoir, and Zimmerman Reservoir supporting local ranching operations. These water features are fed by several creeks, including Warbonnet Cr and Sowbelly Cr, which carve through the terrain. Evidence of early settlement and community identity remains centered around the Bodarc Cem along Bodarc Rd. The map also illustrates the primary transportation corridors of the era, such as Pants Butte Rd and Hat Creek Rd, which provide access to the remote ridges and valleys near the Wyoming and South Dakota borders.