2012 Map of Cuny Table East

About this map

Stronghold Table and Galigo Table dominate this portion of the South Dakota badlands, where the high, flat plateaus are bisected by the drainage of Cottonwood Cr. The landscape is characterized by these distinct upland tables that rise above the surrounding terrain, a pattern that has long dictated movement and land use in this part of Oglala Lakota County. A significant portion of the western boundary is shared with Badlands National Park, showing the intersection of protected federal lands and tribal road networks. The layout of Cuny Table Rd and Bia Road 2 provides a clear view of the limited infrastructure that services this part of the Wounded Knee District, including the connection to Cuny Table Cafe Rd. This 2012 survey illustrates the geographic isolation and geological character of Cuny Table before further modern developments or changes in park management.