2017 Map of Wall SW

About this map

Badlands National Park and the expansive Buffalo Gap National Grassland dominate this Pennington County landscape, where the prairie suddenly gives way to the sharp topographic relief of the White River Badlands. Geological formations like the Pinnacles and Dillon Pass serve as landmarks within the complex terrain of the Conata Basin. The transport network here is sparse, defined by gravel tracks such as Sagecreek Rim Rd and Conata Basin Rd that trace the rim of the high plateau or descend into the eroded valleys below. Water management in this semi-arid environment is evidenced by features like the Conata East 302 Reservoir, which supports the region's ranching and conservation needs. Drainage patterns are established by Sage Cr in the northwest and Kimball Cr in the east, illustrating how seasonal water has sculpted the dramatic South Dakota badlands over millennia.