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1977 Map of Fort Randall Dam, 1979 Print
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1977 Map of Fort Randall Dam

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

Pickstown stands as the primary residential hub overlooking the massive engineering of the Fort Randall Dam in this late 1970s orthophotoquad. This specialized imagery, produced in cooperation with the Bureau of Indian Affairs, provides a unique visual record of the land surface, revealing the intricate network of roads and residential plots in the townsite alongside the stark industrial structures of the dam itself. The survey documents the regulated flow of the Missouri River as it transitions from the wide expanse of Lake Francis Case into the downstream channel. To the southwest, the historic site of Fort Randall is visible, offering a direct link to the region's 19th-century military heritage. The contrast between the geometric patterns of modern agriculture on the bluffs and the deeply eroded coulees leading down to the water's edge illustrates the complex relationship between human development and the river's natural topography.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1977
Date Published1979
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.7 inches

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This is the sole edition of this map. No revisions or reprints were ever made.

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain