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1956 Map of Carlin Flat

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Carlin Flat
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

The Cheyenne River winds through this West River landscape, defining the northern boundary of Haakon County and the southern edge of the Cheyenne River Indian Reservation. This mid-century survey reveals a ranching economy centered on family-held lands such as Annis Ranch, W Briggs Ranch, and the Carlin-Garrett Ranch. The topography is marked by significant erosion patterns, with Carlin Draw and Robbs Draw cutting through the terrain toward the river bottoms.

A transition in the Missouri River Basin is evident near the eastern edge of the sheet, where Lake Oahe begins to appear along the river channel. Cultural markers are sparse but significant for local history, including the Buffalo Cem and the naming of geographical features like Circle P Flats and Arnold Bottoms, which reflect the early settlement and agricultural use of these fertile riverside stretches.