2014 Map of Dead Mans Creek

About this map

The Nebraska National Forest dominates this landscape along the Sioux Co / Dawes Co boundary, where high plains topography is carved by a dense network of seasonal drainages. The area is defined by the headwaters of Dead Mans Cr and Cherry Cr, which flow through deeply incised draws like the aptly named Starvation Gulch. This 2014 survey illustrates a sparsely settled region of the Pine Ridge, where the road network remains largely unpaved, featuring descriptive local routes such as Breakneck Rd and White River Rd. Human infrastructure is limited to isolated stock water sources like the Doda Reservoir and thin ribbons of transit including State Hwy 2 cutting across the northeastern corner. The map provides a detailed view of the rugged public land interface, showing how ranching access roads like Diehl Rd and W Belmont Rd navigate the complex terrain of the forest's edge.