1982 Map of Black Banks Creek East

About this map

Buffalo Gap National Grassland dominates this corner of Fall River Co, revealing a landscape defined by its drainage basins and isolated ranching terrain. The map documents a complex network of waterways, including North Black Banks Creek and South Black Banks Creek, which converge as they move through the grassland towards Horsehead Creek. This 1982 provisional survey captures the area just before significant modern shifts, showing the path of the Chicago and North Western railroad as it cuts through the eastern portion of the quadrangle. Other notable landmarks like Antelope Hollow and Beef Creek illustrate the naming conventions of early settlers and ranchers in this part of South Dakota, providing a clear record of the geographic orientation of the county during the late twentieth century.