2017 Map of Whiteman Ranch

About this map

Whiteman Ranch stands as the central landmark in this portion of the South Dakota prairie, situated amidst a complex drainage system that feeds into the Cheyenne River watershed. The terrain is defined by the winding paths of Hermaphrodite Cr and Lone Tree Cr, which carve through the high plains. This 2017 survey documents the rural infrastructure of the region, where the boundary between Haakon and Stanley counties bisects the landscape. The movement of cattle and goods is traced through a grid of section-line roads, including Kirley Rd and several numbered routes like 196th St. To the southeast, the headwaters of Sansarc Cr and its northern fork emerge, illustrating the intricate hydrography of the Missouri Plateau. This map is particularly valuable for understanding modern land use and ranching boundaries in a part of the state where traditional naming conventions like Sage Cr persist across generations of land management.