2017 Map of Chasing Hawk Draw

About this map

Chasing Hawk Draw and Dead Horse Draw define the drainage patterns of this rural Ziebach County landscape, where deep-cut coulees and creeks form a complex network across the prairie. The map captures a section of the Cheyenne River Reservation near the southern border of District 2, revealing a pattern of remote ranching and tribal lands. Cultural sites are focused around water and transit, including the Saint Pius Cem and Eaglestaff Cem, which serve as important landmarks for genealogical research in this sparsely populated region. The importance of seasonal water management is evident at K C Dam, while the primary transit artery, Bia Hwy 6, cuts diagonally across the terrain to connect disparate homesteads. Stream systems like Cherry Cr and Red Scaffold Cr dominate the topography, illustrating the erosive force of water on the South Dakota plains.