2015 Map of Wasta NE

About this map

The Cheyenne River carves a winding path along the western edge of this South Dakota landscape, marking a clear physical and jurisdictional boundary between Meade Co and Pennington Co. This 2015 survey reveals a land defined by its drainages, where a network of seasonal watercourses including Elk Cr, Cow Cr, and Bull Cr have etched deep into the plains. The terrain transitions from the high, level plateau of Cow Flat down through dramatic incisions like Seventysix Draw, illustrating the erosional power that defines this portion of the Great Plains. The human presence is mapped through a sparse but functional grid of rural routes such as Trask Rd and Pascoe Rd, which follow the township and range lines established by the Public Land Survey System. These roads provide access to the vast interior sections of t3n r15e and t2n r15e, supporting the ranching and agricultural activities traditional to the region.