1950 Map of Cuny Table East

About this map

Pine Ridge Indian Reservation land dominates this landscape, showing a stark contrast between high flat tables and the intricate drainage networks that carve into them. The survey, completed in the early 1950s, documents the isolated Cuny Table and the nearby Stronghold Table, where the flat prairie suddenly gives way to complex erosional features. A distinct lack of dense settlement is evident, with human activity represented by sparse landmarks like the Cuny Table Sch and a single Windmill. Water management and natural drainage define the geography here, with seasonal paths like Big Corral Draw, Quinn Draw, and Cottonwood Creek cutting through the Cactus Flats. This map is a record of the high plains topography before later development, capturing the essential character of Shannon County's arid tablelands.