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2015 Map of Quinn Table SW

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Quinn Table SW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Buffalo Gap National Grassland and the western reaches of Badlands National Park dominate this landscape in Pennington County. The terrain is characterized by dramatic topographic shifts between elevated plateaus and deep drainage cuts, most notably the high ground of Quinn Table and Seventyone Table. These flat-topped features provide a stark contrast to the intricate erosional patterns of Farnum Draw and the various seasonal watercourses that define the region.

Water management and drainage are central to the geography here, with the S Fork Sage Cr and Beaver Cr winding through the grasslands. The map reveals the sparse human footprint in this part of South Dakota, primarily represented by a sectioned grid of local roads like 180th Ave and 246th St that navigate the high tables and low creek beds. This 2015 survey provides a modern look at the preservation boundaries and natural landmarks of the Badlands region.