2021 Map of Moreau Peak

About this map

The high plains of Harding County define this portion of the Custer National Forest, where the topography rises sharply at the East Short Pine Hills. This landscape is characterized by a series of prominent landforms and drainage systems that have historically shaped movement through this corner of South Dakota. Moreau Peak stands as a central landmark, flanked by deep incisions such as Word Gulch and Adams Gulch. The hydrology of the area is governed by the branching fingers of Sand Cr, including its northern and southern forks, which cut through the arid terrain. While largely open land, the presence of Dunn Rd and Dillon Rd indicates the sparse but vital transport network used by ranchers and forest managers in these isolated hills.