2012 Map of Dalzell NW

About this map

The Belle Fourche River winds through the southern portion of this Meade County landscape, defining the local drainage patterns and topography in the early 21st century. This arid stretch of South Dakota is characterized by a network of seasonal watercourses, including the various branches of the Badlands drainage system. Significant tributaries such as W Badlands Cr, Middle Badlands Cr, and E Badlands Cr converge toward the larger Badlands Cr in the east. Access to this remote rangeland is primarily facilitated by Bonieta Rd and Co Hwy MC-14D, which provide the few established routes through the area's intricate creek systems. The proximity of E Killdeer Cr further illustrates the complex hydrological layout of this region, which remains largely dominated by its natural water features rather than dense settlement.