2012 Map of Cottonwood Draw

About this map

Cottonwood Draw and its network of ephemeral watercourses define this rural section of Meade County, characterized by a complex drainage system flowing toward the east. The terrain is deeply marked by the winding paths of Antelope Cr in the south and Alkali Cr in the north, illustrating the erosional patterns common to this part of the South Dakota landscape. Transportation across this open country is facilitated by a grid of rural roads and county highways, including Tilford Rd and Co Hwy Mc-7, which navigate the rises and falls of the draws. The map illustrates a land primarily organized by topography and drainage rather than dense settlement, with routes like Coyote Ln and Galaxy Pl providing access to this interior ranching or grazing territory near the turn of the 21st century.