2021 Map of Cuny Table East

About this map

Badlands National Park anchors this South Dakota landscape, where the plateau surfaces of Cuny Table and Stronghold Table rise above a complex network of eroded drainages. The topography is defined by significant elevation changes between flat upland tables and the deep incisions of Battle Creek Canyon and Big Corral Draw. Modern access is provided by BIA Hwy 2 and local routes like Cuny Table Rd, which service this part of the Oglala Lakota territory. Historically significant landforms like Galigo Table and Cactus Flats illustrate the unique geological character of the region. The map captures the spatial relationship between these high, flat prairies and the ephemeral watercourses of Nevis Draw, Quinn Draw, and Cottonwood Cr, highlighting a landscape where geography dictates both settlement patterns and transport corridors.