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1974 Map of Bond Bottom

Name: 1974 Topographic Map of Bond Bottom
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

Lake Francis Case dominates this Missouri River valley landscape, reflecting the mid-20th-century transformation of the river following the construction of major dams. The map documents the submerged topography and new shoreline of the reservoir, bordering the townships of Grandview, Iona, and America. While much of the valley was inundated, the high ground remains defined by landmarks such as Twin Butte and the winding drainages of Smith Creek and Elm Creek.

Evidence of local activity and land use is found in several scattered Gravel Pits and the development of recreational facilities like the Elm Creek Public Use Area and a Boat Ramp. The map captures the transition of the Missouri River into a managed waterway, where Bailey Island and Bond Bottom sit along the shifting boundary between Brule and Lyman counties. Numerous labels for a Flowing Well indicate the reliance on artesian water sources throughout this high-plains region.