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1956 Map of Cherry Creek

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Cherry Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

The Cheyenne River winds through the northwestern corner of this mid-century landscape, marking a significant transition across the Indian Reservation Boundary. The terrain is defined by the high, flat plateaus of Maupin Flat and Hudson Flat, dissected by the intricate drainage systems of Plum Creek and its various tributaries. This 1956 survey provides a record of rural South Dakota ranching life along the border of Ziebach and Haakon counties.

Remote family outposts like Buchholtz Ranch and Quinn Ranch are scattered across the plains, supported by essential infrastructure such as the Maupin Sch and several Flowing Wells. The small settlement of Cherry Creek sits near the river junction, while the map also tracks local landmarks like Stony Butte and the long course of Deep Creek. This survey captures the area as it functioned before modern shifts in ranching and land use in the Missouri River Basin.