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2021 Map of Scenic SW

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Scenic SW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Buffalo Gap National Grassland dominates this section of the western South Dakota plains, where the Cheyenne River snakes along the southern border of Pennington and Custer counties. This 2021 survey illustrates a landscape of high plateaus and drainage systems, defined by prominent topographical features like Kube Table and Hart Table. These flat-topped formations rise above the surrounding prairie, intersected by Spring Cr and Indian Cr.

Human activity is sparse, concentrated primarily around Brown Field and a network of rural routes including Hart Table Rd and Indian Creek Rd. The map provides a clear look at the intersecting drainage draws, such as Ralph Draw and Cole Draw, which characterize the erosion patterns of the Badlands region. For those studying land use, the map distinguishes between the expansive Bgng holdings and localized landmarks like Phiney Flat and Zebell Table.