2012 Map of Bog Creek

About this map

S Fork Grand River and the N Fork Moreau River define the hydraulic character of this high plains region in Harding County. The drainage network is dense, with Bog Cr, Faulkner Cr, and Buffalo Cr carving across the landscape. Human activity is primarily represented by long-standing ranching operations, such as Mackey Ranch and Ruona Ranch, which rely on water features like Gilbert Number Two Reservoir in this arid environment. The southern portion of the area is anchored by the northern reaches of the East Short Pine Hills, a significant topographic break from the surrounding draws and creeks. This map provides a clear record of land use and water management in the rural Dakotas during the early 21st century, centered on the gravel corridor of Mackey Rd.