2012 Map of Stirk Table

About this map

Stirk Table and the high plateaus of Oglala Lakota County define this landscape, where the northern edge of Badlands National Park meets a network of intermittent drainages. The White River winds across the southern reaches of the quadrangle, serving as a primary hydrological feature in an area marked by erosional landmarks like Cedar Butte and V-Tail Draw. Transport through this terrain is represented by BIA Road 2 and the Big Foot Trl, the latter following the higher ground of the eastern ridges. The drainage patterns of Fog Cr, N Cottonwood Cr, and Cottonwood Cr illustrate the complex topography characteristic of the region's semi-arid environment, showing how water has carved the tablelands over time.