2015 Map of Sears Dam

About this map

The high plains of Ziebach County are defined by a network of seasonal drainages and local water management features. Sears Dam and Campbell Dam serve as central landmarks in this rural landscape, capturing runoff to support local agricultural needs. The intricate hydrography of the region is traced by Little Cottonwood Cr and its tributary, the E Fork Little Cottonwood Cr, which carve through the open terrain of T10N R21E. These waterways eventually feed into Cottonwood Cr as it moves across the prairie. The map documents a sparse but vital transportation network, anchored by Cherry Creek Rd and the rural route of Tipi J Rd. This layout illustrates the 21st-century spatial organization of the Great Plains, where water access and long-distance ranch roads dictate the patterns of human presence and land use.