1951 Map of Faith NE

About this map

The Moreau River meanders across this northern South Dakota landscape, marking a significant geographic divide near the Cheyenne River Indian Reservation Boundary. This 1951 survey, part of the Missouri River Basin development program, captures the transition from the rolling terrain of Englewood in the north to the more complex topography of the south. Evidence of shifting settlement patterns is preserved in the location of the Arrowhead Sch (Abandoned), which sits north of the prominent Arrowhead Butte. The map details a network of vital water sources including Badlands Creek, Mud Creek, and Locate Creek, which define the drainage patterns in this corner of Perkins and Ziebach counties. These features provide a clear record of rural infrastructure and natural landmarks during the mid-century era.