1984 Map of Faith

About this map

Faith anchors the southeastern corner of this Western South Dakota landscape, a region defined by the expansive drainage basins of the Moreau River and its numerous tributaries. The 1980s terrain is characterized by a network of isolated buttes and draws, including Rabbit Butte, Thunder Butte Creek, and the prominent Fox Ridge. Small, remote settlements like Sorum, Date, and Daviston are scattered across the plains, connected by a sparse road network and marked by utilitarian infrastructure such as the Bixby Gaging Station and various private airstrips like the Veal Landing Strip. The map illustrates a ranching and conservation-oriented economy, highlighted by the Sorum Dam State Game Production Area and the presence of Gravel Pits. Water management is central to life here, as evidenced by the namesake Mourine Lake and the intricate web of seasonal creeks like Rabbit Creek and Antelope Creek.