2017 Map of Dalzell NE

About this map

The confluence of the Belle Fourche River and the Cheyenne River dominates this landscape along the border of Pennington and Meade counties. This area of South Dakota is defined by its dramatic hydrology and elevated plateaus, where the two major river systems meet amidst a complex network of drainages including Bull Cr, Second Bull Cr, and Pine Cr. Higher ground is marked by distinct topographical features like Kent Flat to the north and Duhamel Flat to the east, offering a clear view of how the land transitions from level plains into the river breaks. Remote access is provided by local routes such as Dalzell Rd, which passes near the curiously named Poverty Point. The map illustrates the sparsely populated ranching country of the early twenty-first century, showing the persistence of traditional land divisions like t6n r15e and the importance of ephemeral water sources like Plum Draw in this semi-arid environment.