2017 Map of Pedro NW

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The Cheyenne River winds through this West River landscape, defining the jagged border between Meade and Pennington Counties. This 2017 survey reveals a sparsely settled ranching region characterized by broad upland benches like Davidson Flat and Duhamel Flat. The presence of Saint Patrick's Cem and nearby Saint Patrick's Spring suggests the location of earlier community gathering points in an area now dominated by section-line roads and wide-open grazing land. Water remains the primary shaper of the terrain and human history here, with numerous seasonal drainages such as Plum Draw and Poison Weed Draw cutting toward the river valley. Local springs, including Freiberg Spring and Davidson Spring, are critical landmarks in this arid environment, while a network of rural routes like Creighton Rd and Cheyenne Crossing Rd provide the modern framework for the region's cattle-ranching economy.