2017 Map of Rockyford NW

About this map

Red Dog Table rises as a prominent landform above the surrounding drainage basins in this section of Oglala Lakota County. The landscape is defined by the intricate dendritic patterns of several waterways, most notably the White River which cuts through the southeastern portion of the quadrangle. High plateaus give way to deeply carved seasonal drainages such as Wolf Canyon and the various branches of Horse Creek, including E Horse Cr and W Horse Cr. These features illustrate the erosion-prone nature of the terrain, where water has sculpted the high plains into a complex network of draws and mesas. This topography influenced the placement of early ranching and transit corridors, following the flatter ground of the tables or the natural paths provided by the creeks like Sand Cr.