2017 Map of Cottonwood NE

About this map

Buffalo Gap National Grassland dominates the landscape of this western South Dakota region, where the drainage networks of the S Fork Bad River and Cottonwood Cr carve through the high plains. The map reveals a remote, rural geography defined by its draws and creeks, including the distinctive Jackrabbit Draw and Yellow Draw. Local infrastructure is primarily composed of county routes like Fairview Rd and Recluse Rd, which follow the section lines of the Public Land Survey System. The intersection of natural drainage and artificial boundaries is clear where the Jackson Co line meets Haakon Co near the northern reaches of the Dry Cr basin. This survey provides a clear view of the ranching and grassland management patterns that characterize the area south of the Bad River.