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1981 Map of Broken Leg Dam

Name: 1981 Topographic Map of Broken Leg Dam
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

Broken Leg Dam and several water-management structures characterize this stretch of the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation during the mid-1970s. The landscape is defined by a series of drainage basins, including the West Cottonwood Creek Basin, East Cottonwood Creek Basin, and Pass Creek Basin. These natural depressions guide the flow of seasonal waterways like Long Creek and Hay Creek.

Evidence of local ranching or agricultural infrastructure is visible through features such as the Storage Bins and isolated wells. Small-scale reservoirs created by Cryer Dam and Government Dam provide critical water sources in this environment, while the curiously named Up Settin Creek winds through the southern portion of the quadrangle. The map also records the presence of Poor Bear Lake, a notable local landmark within the complex network of draws and creek beds.