2021 Map of Willow Creek NE

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Badlands National Park anchors the northern reaches of this landscape, where the dramatic elevation change is defined by the prominent Cuny Table plateau. This high ground is serviced by BIA Hwy 2 Cuny Table Rd, which follows the southern rim of the park boundary. The terrain is deeply incised by a drainage network that flows away from the tableland, including the headwaters of E Horse Cr and W Horse Cr to the north and east, and the forks of E Fork Mule Cr and W Fork Mule Cr to the south. This configuration shows a classic high-plains erosion pattern where road infrastructure like BIA Hwy 41 must navigate the relative flats between the branching creek beds and the steep breaks of the badlands.