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1951 Map of Badnation

USGS Topo · Published 1979

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White River carves a deep, winding path through the heart of this mid-century landscape, marking the boundary where Mellette County meets Jones and Lyman. The terrain is defined by the sharp transition between the alluvial flats of the river valley and the dissected uplands of the Riverside and Badnation regions. This 1951 survey reveals a sparse, rural infrastructure centered around the small settlement of Badnation, where local life was anchored by institutions like the Springview Sch and the Rosebud Cem. The network of intermittent streams, including Williams Creek and Louis Creek, illustrates the complex drainage patterns of this semi-arid plateau. While most of the land remains open range or agricultural, the placement of isolated schools and cemeteries indicates the established footprints of early ranching families and community hubs in the South Dakota plains.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1951
Date Published1979
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.8 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain