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Historical Earthquake Catalogue and Documented Seismic Records for Badlands National Park

This collection maintains a historical record of seismic events associated with the geography of Badlands National Park. Each entry tracks specific earthquake occurrences, including magnitude, depth, and distance from park boundaries, providing a clear view of regional seismic data. The catalogue serves as a comprehensive resource for analyzing historical activity patterns across the local South Dakota terrain.

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Eroded buttes and mixed grass prairie in southwestern South Dakota

Badlands National Park

Badlands National Park protects a striking landscape of sharply eroded buttes, pinnacles, and spires in southwestern South Dakota. The park encompasses 242,756 acres of terrain that represents one of the most extensive and visually dramatic badlands formations in North America. Within this protected landscape lies the largest undisturbed mixed grass prairie remaining in the United States, creating a unique combination of geological wonder and grassland ecology. The park is divided into two main units: the North Unit, which contains the designated Badlands Wilderness area, and the South Unit, known as the Stronghold District, which is co-managed with the Oglala Lakota tribe and holds deep cultural and ceremonial significance.

Location: United States of America
Park type: National park
Established: 1939
Area: 982.4 km²
Highest point: 1,020 m

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Earthquake entries connected with Badlands National Park use epicentres and park distance, creating a spatial association rather than a boundary claim. The catalogue preserves dates, magnitudes, depths, reported locations, distance measurements, and source access for factual review without suggesting that eroded landforms indicate seismic risk.

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After reviewing the catalogue associated with Badlands National Park, readers can follow a distinct set of links to other protected park pages. Inclusion does not imply shared eroded landscapes, geology, United States geography, protection status, earthquake data, nearby locations, risk, or related seismic conditions.

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Protected landscapeSouth Dakota

About 0.7 km away#1 closest

Southwest

Buffalo Gap National Grassland: Regional Geography and Protected Prairie Boundaries

Mapping the vast grasslands of southwestern South Dakota

Spanning across four counties in southwestern South Dakota, Buffalo Gap National Grassland serves as a premier example of a working Great Plains landscape. The region is defined by its immense scale, where undulating mixed-grass prairie transitions into striking, chalky badlands. This area is recognized for its vital conservation role, including successful species recovery programs, and stands as a foundational feature of the regional geological and ecological map.

Area: 2,410.77 km²
Established: 1960
Relief: Upland
Climate: Temperate

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National parkCuster County

36 km away#2 closest

West

Wind Cave National Park: A National Park with Distinct Protected Landscape and Geographic Identity

Explore the mapped terrain and regional context of this US protected area.

Wind Cave National Park represents a key protected area within Custer County, offering users a deep dive into its unique geography and landscape characteristics. As a designated national park in the United States, its mapped boundaries provide crucial context for understanding its ecological and geological significance. This MoriAtlas entry facilitates detailed exploration, focusing on the protected land's identity and its role within the wider regional geography and natural landscape.

Area: 136.97 km²
Established: 1903
IUCN: II
Visitors: 489.4K annual

Wind Cave National Park Geography

Watercolor painting of a wide, rolling grassy plain leading to distant low hills or badlands against a pale sky.

Protected landscapeNebraska

71 km away#3 closest

Southwest

Oglala National Grassland: Geological Terrain and Protected Landscape Map in Nebraska

Regional geography of prairie rangelands and eroded badlands

Situated in the northwest corner of Nebraska, Oglala National Grassland covers nearly 95,000 acres of shortgrass prairie and badlands. This protected landscape is defined by the unique exposure of Pierre Shale, creating a terrain characterized by deep gullies, banded sedimentary rock, and hoodoo formations that provide essential habitat and a deep record of natural history.

Area: 382.5 km²
Relief: Upland
Climate: Arid
Access: Easy access

Oglala National Grassland Map and Geography

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Protected landscapeNebraska

About 82 km away#4 closest

South

Nebraska National Forest: Geographic Context and Protected Landscape Boundaries

Mapped terrain across Sandhills and Pine Ridge districts.

This protected landscape is defined by its unusual dual-district structure, encompassing both the historic tree-planting experiments in the central Sandhills and the rugged, native pine-covered canyons of the Pine Ridge. Discover how these distinct environmental zones create a unique ecological footprint within the broader Nebraska geography through detailed map-based insights.

Area: 574.1 km²
Established: 1908
Relief: Upland
Climate: Temperate

Nebraska National Forest Protected Landscape

National parkCherry County

113 km away#5 closest

Southeast

Samuel R. McKelvie National Forest: Mapping Nebraska's Sandhills Protected Landscape

An atlas view of rolling dune grasslands and forest mosaics in Cherry County.

Located in the heart of Cherry County, Samuel R. McKelvie National Forest presents a distinct landscape where prairie grasses meet planted pine islands. This overview examines the forest's placement within the Sandhills region, highlighting its role as a protected grassland unit near the shores of Merritt Reservoir and the Snake River corridor.

Area: 469.76 km²
Established: 1971
Relief: Upland
Climate: Temperate

Samuel R. McKelvie National Forest Geography

Protected landscapeWyoming

116 km away#6 closest

West

Thunder Basin National Grassland: A Protected Landscape in the Wyoming Powder River Basin

Mapping the prairie and sagebrush mosaic of northeastern Wyoming

Thunder Basin National Grassland is a sprawling, federally protected territory in northeastern Wyoming that functions as a critical ecotone between the Great Plains and the Rocky Mountain region. Its landscape is characterized by wide-open vistas, intricate sedimentary bluffs, and diverse habitats shaped by natural disturbance patterns and ongoing grassland management. This record outlines the geography, terrain features, and protected boundaries that define this essential segment of the American West.

Area: 2,215.65 km²
Established: 1960
Relief: Upland
Climate: Arid

Thunder Basin National Grassland Geography

Protected areaSouth Dakota

118 km away#7 closest

East

Fort Pierre National Grassland: An Atlas of South Dakota Mixed-Grass Prairie Ecosystems

Exploration of central Great Plains protected terrain and boundaries

Focusing on the authentic mixed-grass prairie of South Dakota, Fort Pierre National Grassland serves as a critical example of northern Plains conservation. Its landscape, marked by sweeping vistas and seasonal wetlands, provides a deep look into the spatial character and ecological heritage of the interior United States. Gain a precise understanding of its boundaries and the surrounding geographic features that define this expansive public land.

Area: 469 km²
Relief: Upland
Access: Access unknown
Scope: Terrestrial

Fort Pierre National Grassland Atlas

Protected landscapeSouth Dakota

174 km away#8 closest

North

Grand River National Grassland: Protected Landscape and Regional Geography in South Dakota

Mapped prairie, riparian corridors, and badland terrain.

Grand River National Grassland represents a complex protected landscape in South Dakota. Managed by the U.S. Forest Service, this area features diverse landforms including sand dunes, claypan playas, and green ash draws. This record provides a structured geographic overview of the grassland mosaic, spanning Perkins, Corson, and Ziebach counties with significant cultural ties to local tribal lands.

Area: 626.38 km²
Established: 1960
Relief: Lowland
Climate: Temperate

Grand River National Grassland Geography

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