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    Buffalo Gap National Grassland [Image 17 of 26]

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    A two-track dirt road winds through an arid, semi-arid grassland landscape toward eroded buttes and hills in the background. The terrain is characteristic of the Great Plains or badlands region, featuring sparse vegetation, dry grasses, and scattered shrubs. The scene appears to be taken on a clear, sunny day with minimal cloud cover.

    UNITED STATES

    05.15.2026

    Photo by Charity Duggin 

    U.S. Forest Service   

    A Forest Service road winds through a watershed valley in Buffalo Gap National Grassland, South Dakota, May 15, 2026. This landscape is constantly changing, and roads can become impassable when wet, even for high-profile, 4x4 and off-road vehicles. Much of the soil in Buffalo Gap is known as 'gumbo,' becoming extremely slick as soon as moisture is added. (Forest Service photo by Charity Duggin)

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    Date Taken: 05.15.2026
    Date Posted: 08.26.2026 15:24
    Photo ID: 9888293
    VIRIN: 260515-P-NT240-4988
    Resolution: 3840x2160
    Size: 2.04 MB
    Location: US
    Web Views: 9
    Downloads: 1

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