2021 Map of Phister Ranch

About this map

Buffalo Gap National Grassland dominates the central portion of this Fall River County survey, where the prairie is defined by a dense network of intermittent drainages. The landscape transitions from the open stretches of Coffee Flats to the complex creek systems of Cottonwood Cr, Alum Cr, and Little Cottonwood Cr. This area of southwestern South Dakota maintains a low-density ranching character, centered on landmarks like the Phister Ranch. The infrastructure is minimal, consisting primarily of section-line roads and routes such as Co HWY 8 and TWP RD 7007. The hydrology of the region is traced through numerous draws and creeks, including Softwater Cr, Buck Draw, and Coyote Cr, which illustrate the natural drainage patterns of the Great Plains.