2014 Map of Five Points

About this map

Oglala National Grassland dominates the high plains landscape of Sioux County, where a complex network of ephemeral drainage and livestock reservoirs supports ranching operations. The terrain is defined by the transition from the relatively level northern plains near Jim Cr and W Jim Cr toward the significant elevation changes found at Beans Canyon in the south. Named local features such as Staudenmaier Reservoir, Wickersham Reservoir, and Eberspecher Reservoir suggest a lineage of family land management in this arid environment. Transportation through the area relies on a grid of rural routes including Orella Rd and Hat Creek Rd, converging near the site of Five Points. The map captures the specialized water management infrastructure necessary for this region, with multiple named reservoirs like Coffee Reservoir Number 1 and Serres Reservoir Number 2 dotting the drainages of Licket Cr and Boggy Cr.