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1956 Map of Carlin Flat

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Carlin Flat
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1957
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1957

About this map

The Cheyenne River winds through the heart of this mid-century ranching landscape, serving as the primary natural boundary between Ziebach and Haakon counties. The map illustrates a remote prairie economy defined by dispersed family holdings such as the Annis Ranch and Carlin-Garrett Ranch. Along the river's path, distinctive alluvial features like Arnold Bottoms and Carlin Bottoms provide a stark contrast to the surrounding upland topography.

Social centers for this isolated community are concentrated near the river valley, including the Carlin Sch, Buffalo Cem, and Catholic Cem. An Indian Reservation Boundary runs parallel to the river's northern bank, marking a significant administrative division in the territory. Further south, the landscape opens into broad topographic features like Robbs Flat and Carlin Draw, where water sources like Circle P Springs were critical for livestock and settlement.