2021 Map of Scott Creek

About this map

Tennant Ranch Airport provides a rare point of modern infrastructure in this sparsely settled corner of Harding County, where the high plains landscape is defined by the winding course of the Little Missouri River. The river's serpentine bends dominate the eastern portion of the quadrangle, carving into the terrain alongside named tributaries like Shaw Cr and Wagoneer Cr. Significant landmarks like Bleak Butte and Profile Butte rise above the drainage basins, serving as critical orientation points in a territory largely organized by large-scale ranching and sectional land divisions. A network of rural routes, including N Camp Cook Rd and Co Hwy 988, connects the various draws and creek beds, illustrating the isolation and resilience of life in the northwestern South Dakota cattle country.