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2015 Map of Scenic SW

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Scenic SW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

The Buffalo Gap National Grassland dominates this portion of the western South Dakota prairie, where the landscape is defined by elevated landforms and significant drainages. The Cheyenne River cuts across the southwestern corner, joined by seasonal waters from Spring Cr and Indian Cr. This 2015 survey illustrates the characteristic "tables" of the region—flat-topped plateaus that rise above the surrounding draws and flats. Notable examples include Kube Table, Hart Table, and Zebell Table.

Surface features like Phiney Flat and Brown Field are interspersed with eroded drainages such as Cole Draw, Ralph Draw, and Spring Draw. The road network is sparse, consisting primarily of rural connectors like Creston Rd, Indian Creek Rd, and Hart Table Rd, reflecting the remote, open-range character of the grassland. The boundary between Pennington and Custer Counties also traverses this terrain, marking the intersection of these two expansive prairie jurisdictions.