2011 Map of Thunder Hawk

About this map

The small settlement of Thunder Hawk sits at the intersection of the South Dakota and North Dakota border, serving as a focal point in this high plains landscape. This 2011 survey illustrates a sparse ranching and agricultural region defined by intermittent watercourses and modest topographic rises. Dominating the central area is Thunder Hawk Butte, a primary landmark for local navigation and history. The drainage pattern is characterized by the meandering paths of Turtle Creek in the north and the multiple branches of Hay Creek and East Thunder Hawk Creek that converge as they flow through the prairie. A grid of section roads, including 77th Ave SW and 101st St SW, organizes the territory, providing access to the isolated homesteads and grazing lands that define this borderland community.