2017 Map of Rattlesnake Lake SE

About this map

The Cheyenne River carves a serpentine path through the northern plains of Ziebach and Haakon Counties, defining a landscape of deep draws and alluvial flats. This section of the South Dakota prairie is marked by isolated natural features like Beerwagon Spring and the expansive Milesville Flat, which suggests the agricultural and grazing potential of the late twentieth-century cattle country. The terrain is deeply eroded, as evidenced by named coulees such as Eagle Chasing Draw and White Thunder Bottom that drain toward the river. Transportation in this rural region relies on a network of Bureau of Indian Affairs routes, including Bia Hwy 11 and Bia HWY 8, alongside local tracks like Kirley Rd and Hardingrove Rd. The map illustrates a remote ranching landscape where seasonal waterways like Cherry Cr and Hump Cr are critical landmarks for navigation and land management.