(1) Term used to describe a part of South Dakota. (2) Term used to describe a semi-arid landscape that has been influenced by heavy fluvial erosion. Characterized by deep ravines and gullies, shape ri [..]

"arid, highly eroded regions of the western U.S.," 1852, from bad + land (n.). Applied to urban districts of crime and vice since 1892 (originally with reference to Chicago).

barren area with exposed, eroded rocks.

rough land eroded into arid barrenness. Also, a part of South Dakota.

Very irregular topography resulting from wind and water erosion of sedimentary rock. Base Level:

(n) deeply eroded barren land(n) an eroded and barren region in southwestern South Dakota and northwestern Nebraska

A region nearly devoid of vegetation where erosion has cut into soft, easily erodible rock forming an intricate maze of narrow ravines and sharp crests and pinnacles.

(geomorphology) An arid terrain characterized by severe erosion of sedimentary rocks.