2017 Map of Ladner SE

About this map

The North Cave Hills and South Cave Hills define the complex topography of this Harding County landscape, where the Custer National Forest encompasses high plateaus and deep drainage networks. The terrain is marked by numerous named canyons and draws, such as Sawmill Canyon and Nursery Draw, which descend into the surrounding plains. Strategic water sources are critical to this arid environment, evidenced by the high concentration of named springs including Alice Spring, Craig Spring, and the sequentially numbered Johnny Pocket Spring Number One. Transport through the area relies on established routes like Brown-Johnson Rd and S Cave Hills Rd, which navigate the elevation changes between Castle Rock and the low-lying Cottonwood Cr. The map illustrates a ranching and conservation landscape where the Dry Cr Reservoir serves as a vital hydrological node.