1952 Map of Conata SE

About this map

The Pine Ridge Indian Reservation landscape is defined by its intricate drainage patterns and rugged topography, as documented in this mid-century survey updated in the late 1970s. The terrain is deeply incised by several watercourses, including Potato Creek, Indian Creek, and Little Dog Creek, which carve through the high plains. These natural features dictated the early movement and settlement patterns of the region, where the vast majority of the land remains open and subject to the forces of the Missouri River Basin’s environmental development.