1950 Map of Conata SW

About this map

Pine Ridge Indian Reservation lands dominate this mid-century landscape, characterized by the intricate drainage systems of the Missouri River Basin. The topography reveals the complex erosional patterns of the South Dakota Badlands, where seasonal watercourses like Redwater Creek and Mud Creek carve deep through the terrain. A historical boundary between Shannon Co and Washabaugh Co is clearly delineated in the eastern portion of the sheet, reflecting administrative divisions of the era. The land is largely defined by these natural contours and the path of Potato Creek, showing a region largely undeveloped and preserved in its natural state during the 1950 field check.