2012 Map of Dead Horse Flats

About this map

Wilson Ranch and Pitts Ranch anchor this 2012 survey of Pennington County, South Dakota. This high-plateau landscape is defined by its numerous watering points, including Dead Horse Spring, Tepee Spring, and the clustered sources at The Seeps. These vital water features are scattered across distinct topographic formations like Dead Horse Flats and Five Loads Flat, illustrating the essential resource management required for ranching in this environment. Significant divides and ridges, such as Wilson Ridge and Cooper Ridge, partition the land into deep draws like Wildcat Draw and Wolf Draw. The road network follows these natural landforms, utilizing routes like Wilson Divide and the Gillette Divide Cut-Off to navigate between prominent landmarks including Yellow Butte and Red Butte.