2021 Map of Whitney

About this map

The village of Whitney anchors this section of Dawes County, situated along the White River in a landscape defined by significant water management and open rangeland. To the west, the Oglala National Grassland begins, while the central portion is dominated by the large Whitney Lake. This reservoir, along with smaller catchments like Blust Reservoir, Stewart Reservoir, and Baldwin Reservoir, illustrates the critical importance of irrigation and water storage in this high plains environment. The rural infrastructure is visible through a grid of local routes such as Lone Tree Rd and Ferguson Rd. Local family and community history is preserved at the Whitney Cem, located southeast of the village. The map also traces the winding courses of several drainages including Big Cottonwood Cr and Little Cottonwood Cr, which feed into the primary river valley.