2012 Map of Rattlesnake Lake SW

About this map

The Cheyenne River winds through this central South Dakota landscape, defining the topography of Ziebach County as it flows eastward. This 2012 survey illustrates a sparse ranching and reservation environment where water dictates the naming of the land. Significant drainages like Bull Cr and Harding Cr converge toward the main river valley, while Black Bull Draw and Straighthead Cr mark the subtle elevation changes of the plains. Transportation is concentrated along a few key routes, primarily BIA Hwy 8 in the north and Singleton Rd in the south, reflecting the wide-open nature of the contemporary high plains where settlements are replaced by vast expanses of drainage basins and tribal lands.