2015 Map of Rattlesnake Lake SE

About this map

The Cheyenne River carves a winding path through the borderlands of Ziebach and Haakon Counties, defining a landscape of deep draws and fertile bottoms. The settlement of Cherry Creek sits in the northeast corner of this 2015 survey, near the confluence of Cherry Cr and the main river channel. This area reflects the agrarian and tribal geography of the region, featuring named terrain such as White Thunder Bottom and Eagle Chasing Draw that speak to the local history and indigenous heritage. To the south, the terrain levels out into the Milesville Flat, where a grid of rural roads like Kings School Rd and Hardingrove Rd navigate the open prairie. Smaller water sources, including Beerwagon Spring and Hump Cr, provide critical points of interest for those studying the hydrology and land use patterns of this interior section of South Dakota.