2017 Map of Wasta

About this map

The settlement of Wasta sits at the heart of this Pennington County landscape, positioned where Interstate 90 crosses the winding path of the Cheyenne River. This modern survey illustrates the intricate drainage patterns of the western South Dakota plains, where seasonal waterways like Boxelder Cr and Bull Cr have carved a series of distinct topographic features into the terrain. Notable landforms including Hawk Canyon, Pats Draw, and Cedar Canyon reveal the erosive power of these prairie streams over time. To the north, Shyne Lake provides a rare permanent water body in an area otherwise defined by the complex network of the Crooked Cr and its S Fork Crooked Cr. Local transport is anchored by the intersection of Elm Springs Rd and Hwy 1416, tracing the historical movement corridors through this river valley.