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1968 Map of Fort Yates

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Fort Yates
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

Fort Yates serves as the focal point of this 1960s survey, situated along the western shoreline of Lake Oahe within the Standing Rock Indian Reservation. The map documents a critical era for the Missouri River valley after the closure of the Oahe Dam, showing the reservoir's impact on the landscape and local geography. Cultural markers are prominent, including the Sitting Bull Burial Site and the nearby Golf Course and Rodeo Grounds.

Natural drainage patterns are defined by Slaughterhouse Creek, Onemile Creek, and Fourmile Creek, which flow eastward into the rising waters of the lake. Local infrastructure and community landmarks such as Reed Cem and various Gravel Pits indicate the development and land use of the period. The map's fine red dashed lines provide a detailed look at fence and field lines as they existed during the late 1960s, offering a precise record of rural boundaries near the Missouri River corridor.