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1956 Map of Alleman Station

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Alleman Station
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

The Cheyenne River winds through this mid-century landscape, marking the natural boundary between Ziebach and Haakon counties. The map records a critical moment for the river valley, as dashed blue patterns indicate vast areas destined for submergence by the Oahe Reservoir project, including bottomlands near Carlin Bridge and Alleman Station. High above the floodplain, the plateau is dominated by expansive terrain such as Circle P Flats and Mississippi Flats.

Evidence of established ranching life is found throughout the area, with the Pearman Ranch, Carr Ranch, and Jordan Ranch appearing as primary landmarks. Local social centers are represented by the Dupree Ch and Carr Sch. Water resources are a prominent theme, from the distinctively named Hermaphrodite Creek and Sage Creek to the presence of multiple flowing wells, essential for life on the South Dakota plains during this era of development.