2015 Map of Red Elm NE

About this map

The Iron Lightning settlement occupies a central position in this prairie landscape, situated near the sweeping curves of the Moreau River. This 2015 survey reflects the geography of Ziebach County where the river system creates a significant hydrological network including Thunder Butte Cr and Knife Cr. The community's local history is anchored by the Iron Lightning Cem located just north of Iron Lightning Rd. The topographic data highlights how the terrain undulates between these watercourses, particularly around the confluence points of Cottonwood Cr and the main river channel. This area illustrates the late twentieth and early twenty-first century settlement patterns of the Cheyenne River Indian Reservation, where primary access routes and small communities remain closely tied to the natural drainage systems of the plains.