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2021 Map of Sheep Mountain Table

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

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Badlands National Park and the Buffalo Gap National Grassland dominate this section of Pennington County, showcasing a landscape defined by dramatic tablelands and creek drainages. The vast flat-topped elevations of Sheep Mtn Table, Hart Table, and Heck Table rise sharply above the surrounding prairie, illustrating the characteristic geological erosion of the region. These geographic features provided natural landmarks for travelers across the high plains, many of whom followed routes that became modern thoroughfares like BIA Hwy 27 Big Foot Trl.

Water sources such as Big Hollow Cr, Indian Cr, and Spring Cr carve through the terrain, while Cedar Butte stands as a distinct landmark in the southern portion of the survey. The border between Pennington County and Oglala Lakota County bisects the map, marking an important administrative boundary in this sparsely populated area. Transportation is limited to a few key routes, including Bombing Range Rd and Sheep Mountain Rd, which provide access to these remote grasslands and protected parklands.