2015 Map of Conata NE

About this map

The northern reaches of the Buffalo Gap National Grassland dominate this section of the South Dakota plains, where the open prairie meets the complex topography of the Badlands. The small settlement of Interior sits in the northeastern corner of the sheet, serving as a gateway for travelers along Sn 44 and Riverview Rd. The landscape is defined by the winding course of Potato Cr, which carves through the southern half of the quadrangle. The boundary between Pennington and Jackson counties bisects the western portion of the map, illustrating the administrative divisions in this sparsely populated region. This survey captures a moment in the mid-2010s where traditional ranching land and public grasslands converge near the borders of national park territory.