2012 Map of Cottonwood NE

About this map

S Fork Bad River and its numerous tributaries dominate this prairie landscape in western South Dakota, illustrating the intricate drainage patterns of the Great Plains. The map reveals a network of watercourses including Little Buffalo Cr, Cottonwood Cr, and Lone Tree Cr, which carve through the terrain and define the local topography. Human presence is represented by a grid of rural routes such as Co RD S 5 and Co Road S 28, alongside the path of Highway 14 as it traverses the northern portion of the quadrangle. The inclusion of named features like Dugout Draw and Yellow Draw provides specific landmarks for those tracing the hydrography and land use of the region during this era. This survey serves as a record of the natural watershed before it joins larger systems to the east.