2012 Map of Cottonwood SE

About this map

Washburn Ridge defines the northern topography of this Jackson County landscape, overlooking a series of drainage networks that flow across the high plains. The area is characterized by the branching paths of Big Buffalo Creek and Little Buffalo Creek, which carve distinct patterns into the terrain. In this modern era of ranching and transit, the southern reaches are marked by the winding courses of Fifteen Creek and Cut Creek, illustrating the natural watershed before these seasonal streams converge. A primary corridor of travel is represented by Interstate 90, which cuts a straight line across the prairie, serving as the main artery for regional commerce and travel through this part of South Dakota.