2017 Map of Quinn Table SW

About this map

Badlands National Park and the Buffalo Gap National Grassland dominate this section of Pennington County, showcasing a landscape of high plateaus and carved drainage basins. The flat-topped summits of Quinn Table and Seventyone Table rise above the surrounding terrain, providing clear visual evidence of the region's geological stratification. This high-plains environment is defined by its intermittent water systems, where the S Fork Sage Creek and Beaver Creek wind through the breaks and gullies. Movement through the area follows the historical alignment of Sage Creek Rd and Bear Creek Rd, which provide access to the remote tracts of public land. The map illustrates the sparse, ranching-oriented infrastructure typical of western South Dakota, where the vastness of the federal grasslands and protected parklands preserves the open character of the prairie.