2021 Map of West of Westover

About this map

The White River winds across the northern reaches of this landscape, carving a complex system of breaks and drainage basins along the Jones Co Mellette Co boundary. The terrain is defined by the sharp relief of these badlands, where seasonal waterways like Butch Cr and Cottonwood Cr have eroded the plateau into a network of ridges and draws. This sparsely populated region reflects the vast ranching and open-range character of Mellette County, with few human imprints beyond the occasional gravel artery like Ridgeway Rd or 268th Ave. The map provides a look at the natural topographical detail of the northern Great Plains, emphasizing the intricate water-carved geography that dictates the placement of rural infrastructure and land use in South Dakota's river country.