2024 Map of Cactus Creek East

About this map

The Little Missouri River carves a winding path through this corner of Carter County, where the state line meets Harding County, South Dakota. The drainage patterns here are complex, defined by a dense network of seasonal tributaries including Beaver Dam Creek, North Fork Beaver Dam Creek, and South Beaver Dam Creek. This landscape is primarily accessed by Little Missouri Rd, which runs parallel to the river's western bank through the various sections of the Public Land Survey System. The map documents numerous smaller watercourses such as Cactus Creek and Thompson Creek that drain into the larger river valley, illustrating the high-plains hydrology of the region. This 2024 survey captures the area's current configuration of range roads and natural landmarks as they exist today.