2015 Map of Longbrake Ranch

About this map

Longbrake Ranch sits at the heart of this rangeland in Ziebach County, illustrating the enduring nature of remote livestock operations in South Dakota’s West River region. The landscape is defined by a dendritic drainage network that feeds into Ash Cr, including the W Br Ash Cr and Girl Cr to the north. These intermittent waterways and the presence of Herren Dam highlight the vital role of water management in an area dominated by high plains topography. To the southwest, Rattlesnake Cr carves through the terrain, marking the transition toward more dissected ground. The map reflects a modern view of traditional land use, where section lines and isolated ranch steadings remain the primary features of human geography in this expansive prairie environment.