1984 Map of New Underwood

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Cheyenne River and the Belle Fourche River carve a winding course through this West River landscape, defining the northern and eastern reaches of Pennington County in the early 1980s. The region is characterized by extensive ranchlands and small prairie settlements like New Underwood and Owanka, which sit along the path of the Chicago and North Western railroad. To the north, the terrain becomes increasingly dissected by numerous draws such as Maddox Draw and Haydraw Draw, while isolated hills like Cedar Butte and Lakeside rise above the surrounding flats. Local infrastructure includes the Hoffman Landing Strip and a significant powerline corridor that bisects the southern townships. Conservation efforts are evident in the management of water resources at the Curlew Lake State Wildlife Management Area and the Tisdale Dam State Wildlife Management Area, reflecting the area's focus on both agriculture and wildlife preservation.