1958 Map of Beulah

About this map

Beulah serves as the focal point for this 1950s study of the high plains and rugged breaks along the state line between Wyoming and South Dakota. The landscape is defined by its deep drainage systems and ranching outposts, including the Hutchinson Ranch, Wolfe Ranch, and Ripley Ranch. The Belle Fourche River winds through the northeast corner, while the complex terrain of The Brakes and Coal Divide illustrates the difficult topography that early settlers navigated. Educational and social hubs like Weaver Sch and Sunny Slope Sch are clearly marked, alongside specialized landmarks such as the Mc Nenny Fish Hatchery (USDA). This survey captures a moment when rural infrastructure, from the Gaging Sta on Redwater Creek to the Slaughter Reservoir, was critical to the management of this arid environment.