2021 Map of Horse Creek

About this map

Eagle Nest Butte dominates the central landscape of this western South Dakota region, standing as a prominent landmark above a complex network of prairie drainages. The topography is defined by the winding paths of Eagle Nest Cr and Bear-in-the-Lodge Cr, which carve through the open terrain of Jackson and Bennett counties. This contemporary survey illustrates a sparsely populated ranching landscape where transport is limited to local routes like Hisle Rd and BIA Rd, reflecting the long-standing land divisions of the Public Land Survey System. The map documents the headwaters of Horse Cr and Settin Up Cr, providing a detailed look at the seasonal watercourses that have shaped the ecology and settlement patterns of this high plains area.