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2017 Map of Bog Creek

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Bog Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

East Short Pine Hills dominates the southern reaches of this corner of Harding County, marking a stark elevation change in the northwestern South Dakota prairie. The landscape is defined by the continental divide between two major river systems, with the S Fork Grand River flowing through the northern half and the N Fork Moreau River cutting across the south. This transition is most dramatically visible at The Jumpoff, a significant escarpment where the high plateau drops away into the drainage basins below.

Rural infrastructure is minimal, centered primarily on Mackey Rd, which provides the main east-west passage through the ranching country. Water management is critical in this arid environment, evidenced by labels like Gilbert Number Two Reservoir and several named seasonal draws, including Chalk Butte Draw and Sand Coulee. The map provides a look at the natural drainage patterns of Bog Cr and Buffalo Cr before they join the larger river forks.