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1950 Map of Flint Hill

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Flint Hill
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1952
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1952

About this map

Harney National Forest envelopes the dramatic topography of Fall River County, where the Cheyenne River cuts a wide, meandering path through the southern reaches of this landscape. The high-altitude plains and deep drainage systems like Hell Canyon and Chilson Canyon define the area’s rugged character. Human activity is focused along the Chicago Burlington and Quincy rail line, which traces the narrow valley floor past Chilson Station.

Evidence of early 20th-century ranching and infrastructure is scattered across the terrain, from the Marty Ranch and Conboys Ranch to isolated outposts like the Line Camp and an Oil Well. The map captures a moment of transition in rural education, marking the Gull Sch (Abandoned) near the Gull Ranch. These details, alongside the network of windmills and springs, illustrate the logistical challenges of life in this part of South Dakota during the post-war era.