2015 Map of No Heart Creek SW

About this map

Lake Oahe dominates this landscape, where the waters of the Missouri River are caught in a massive winding curve. This 2015 survey captures the intricate shoreline and steep topography at Little Bend, a major geographical feature where the river makes a nearly complete loop. The map reveals the complex intersection of county lines, showing where Dewey, Sully, and Stanley counties meet in the middle of the river channel. The presence of the Little Bend Access Rd on the eastern bank provides one of the few terrestrial points of entry to this water-dominated region. The land is defined by deeply eroded coulees and sharp ridges that descend toward the lake, illustrating the dramatic elevation changes characteristic of the Missouri River trench in central South Dakota.