1968 Map of Fort Yates NW

About this map

Lake Oahe dominates the eastern landscape of this 1968 survey, its waters reaching into the winding valleys of Battle Creek and Porcupine Creek. This Missouri River Basin development era map captures the area shortly after the reservoir's creation, illustrating the inundation of the lower creek beds near the Standing Rock Ind Res Bdy. The terrain is characterized by the intricate drainage systems of Stone Man Creek and its namesake Stone Man Dam. Cultural markers are sparse in this rural expanse, though St Lukes Cem remains a significant local landmark near the lake's western edge. The map provides a detailed view of the evolving shoreline and the jurisdictional boundaries where Sioux and Emmons counties meet amidst the rising waters of the mid-century.