1950 Map of Bouquet Table

About this map

Pine Ridge Indian Reservation and the Badlands National Monument meet in this 1950 survey, showcasing the dramatic topographical transition across the Bouquet Table. The landscape is defined by the sharp erosion patterns of the badlands, contrasted with the more stable high plateaus. Transport through this challenging terrain is anchored by the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific railroad, which traverses the northern section of the map near the settlement of Imlay. Evidence of local community infrastructure is found at the Cain Creek Sch, situated near the confluence of Cain Creek and the White River. This map serves as a record of the mid-century intersection between federal land management, indigenous lands, and the rail-dependent economy of South Dakota.