2021 Map of Gallup Creek

About this map

Alma Cem sits in the southwestern reaches of this Harding County landscape, a quiet marker of the homesteading families who once worked these vast Dakota pastures. The terrain is defined by a network of seasonal drainages, including Gallup Cr, Smiley Cr, and Oley Cr, which feed into small impoundments such as Kemp Reservoir and Peterson Reservoir. These water sources were vital for livestock in a region where cattle ranching has long been the primary economic driver. To the southeast, the land breaks away sharply at The Jumpoff, a significant geological escarpment that contrasts with the more gradual slopes of Red Butte. The map details a sparse but essential road network including Bullock Rd and Latham Rd, illustrating the isolation and resilience of life on the Great Plains in the modern era.