2017 Map of Short Bow Creek East

About this map

Rooks Spring and the high point of Cedar Butte anchor this section of Jackson County, where the landscape is defined by a dense network of seasonal drainages and creek beds. The map illustrates a primarily open range territory, characterized by the diverging paths of Short Bow Creek and Red Stone Cr. These watercourses create a dissected terrain that likely influenced early cattle grazing patterns and local land use. Smaller landmarks such as Klinking Beard Draw and Cottonwood Basin provide specific locational data for researchers interested in the rural topography of South Dakota's southwestern plains. Modern administrative roads like CS 73 and CS 71 cut across the township lines, providing the primary access through this remote portion of the state.