2021 Map of Oelrichs SW

About this map

Buffalo Gap National Grassland dominates this portion of Fall River County, where the topography is defined by the drainage basins of Horsehead Creek and Slim Butte Cr. The map reveals a landscape of expansive public lands interspersed with private sections, primarily used for cattle ranching and aviation. The Bogner Number II Airport serves as a lone localized hub for transit in an area otherwise characterized by intermittent watercourses like Beef Cr and S Fork Blacktail Cr. A sparse network of county and ranch roads, including Wright Dr and Shirk Creek Rd, provides the only terrestrial access across the varied terrain. This survey provides an essential view of South Dakota's open-range character, showing how property lines and grazing boundaries are etched into the high plains landscape.