2017 Map of Conata SW

About this map

The erosional badlands of the White River drainage define the landscape of this region along the border of Oglala Lakota Co and Jackson Co. The map reveals a complex network of ephemeral and perennial waterways, most notably the winding path of Medicine Root Cr and Redwater Cr. These drainages create a intricate topography that has historically shaped movement and settlement patterns within the Pine Ridge area. Transportation in this section of South Dakota is sparse, limited to a handful of tracks including River Rd, Route Rd, and N Rt 80 which traverse the breaks and ridges. Smaller drainages like Mousseaux Cr and Mud Cr feed the larger basins, illustrating the delicate hydrologic system of the western plains.