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2017 Map of Bridger

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Cheyenne River winds through the southern landscape of this West River South Dakota survey, serving as the county line between Ziebach and Haakon Counties. The settlement of Bridger sits just north of the river, while the aptly named Four Corner Bridge provides a vital crossing point to the west. This is a region defined by its drainage patterns and broad, level plateaus, evidenced by named features like Bridger Flat and Barthold Flat.

Extensive erosion has carved numerous "draws" into the terrain, including Clayton Draw, Red Horse Draw, and Moon Draw, which channel runoff toward the river and its tributaries like Bull Cr. In the northwest corner, Lake Buffalo provides a distinct water source amidst the high plains. The map details the rural infrastructure connecting these isolated features, from Tannini Rd to the route simply labeled Bridger, reflecting the sparse and resilient nature of ranching life in the late 2010s.