2015 Map of Conata SW

About this map

Medicine Root Creek and Redwater Creek carve through the highly dissected terrain along the boundary of Oglala Lakota and Jackson Counties. This 2015 survey illustrates a landscape primarily defined by its natural drainage patterns rather than dense human settlement. A few critical transportation corridors, including River Road and Bia-25, provide the only significant access through the complex network of ridges and coulees. The intricate contour lines reveal the deep erosion typical of this region, where Mud Creek joins the larger water systems. For those studying the geography of southwestern South Dakota, the map provides precise data on the interaction between established county lines and the physical obstacles of the land.