1982 Map of Doty Ridge

About this map

Doty Ridge defines the central spine of this Stanley County landscape, a prominent landform that dictates the drainage patterns of the surrounding prairie. This 1982 provisional survey reveals a remote section of South Dakota where the terrain is carved by the intermittent flows of Lance Creek and Brush Creek. The map documents a sparsely populated ranching territory characterized by its topographical detail rather than its infrastructure. The southern edge is defined by Plum Cr, while the grid lines of Township 4 North and Township 5 North suggest the vast, open nature of the regional land management during this era. This survey is particularly useful for those studying the physical geography and hydrology of the Missouri River plateau prior to more modern development.