1981 Map of Charlie Creek

About this map

The Dewey County plains are defined by the intricate drainage systems of Charlie Creek and Fox Creek as they appeared in the mid-1970s. This survey, within the boundaries of the Cheyenne River Indian Reservation, shows a landscape of expansive rangeland where cattle ranching is the primary footprint on the land. Named holdings like the Sogge Ranch, Dog Eagle Ranch, and Ducheneaux Ranch are scattered across the terrain, serving as vital landmarks in this sparse interior. The map documents the winding paths of seasonal watercourses such as the East Branch Rousseau Creek and the curiously named Tall Prairie Chicken Cr, illustrating how the geography is dictated by the flow of water toward larger river basins. This map provides a clear record of family ranching sites and the natural hydrography of the region during a period of modern topographic standardization.