2017 Map of Five Points

About this map

Five Points serves as a central landmark in this portion of Sioux County, where the plains give way to the intricate drainage networks of the Oglala National Grassland. The landscape is defined by a sophisticated system of water management, evidenced by numerous small catchments like Eberspecher Reservoir Number 1, Staudenmaier Reservoir, and Wickersham Reservoir. These water sources are tied to the seasonal flows of Jim Cr and W Jim Cr, supporting the ranching operations characteristic of the region. A network of rural routes, including Hat Creek Rd and Martin Trail Rd, connects the isolated homesteads and grazing lands. In the southern reach, the terrain grows more complex near Beans Canyon, where the headwaters of Dry Boggy Cr and Boggy Cr begin to carve through the high plains soil.