2021 Map of Wasta NE

About this map

The Cheyenne River carves a significant path through this section of the western South Dakota plains, defining the boundary between Pennington and Meade counties. The landscape is marked by a complex system of drainage draws and seasonal creeks, including Elk Cr, Cow Cr, and Calf Cr, which feed into the main river channel. High plateaus and level grazing areas like Cow Flat break up the dissected terrain, while named features such as Seventy-six Draw suggest a ranching history tied to the early livestock brands and pioneer routes of the region. Transportation in this area relies on a sparse network of section-line roads and named thoroughfares like Trask Rd and Pascoe Rd, reflecting the low-density settlement patterns typical of the state's river-basin country during the early twenty-first century.