2012 Map of Charlie Creek

About this map

Ducheneau Ranch and Sogge Ranch stand as prominent landmarks in this ranching landscape within the Cheyenne River Indian Reservation. The map documents a sparsely settled portion of Dewey County defined by the drainage networks of Charlie Cr and Fox Cr, which carve through the high plains. Movement through the region is anchored by Bia Hwy 8, the primary artery connecting these isolated homesteads. The naming of operations such as Wager Ranch and Dog Eagle Ranch reflects the enduring agricultural and indigenous heritage of the area. These family-named ranch sites provide essential points of reference for genealogists and local historians tracking the modern footprint of land use in South Dakota’s West River country.