2012 Map of Slaughter Reservoir

About this map

Slaughter Reservoir and the winding course of the Belle Fourche River anchor this 2012 survey of the high plains along the South Dakota and Wyoming border. The landscape is defined by its extensive ranching history, with numerous family-named homesteads like the Heetland Ranch, Wolfe Ranch, and Lightner Ranch scattered across the undulating terrain. The drainage network is particularly intricate here, featuring junctions such as The Forks where multiple branches of Hay Cr converge, including the N Fork Hay Cr and Middle Fork Hay Cr.