1965 Map of Herreid NW

About this map

Oahe Reservoir and the adjacent Lake Pocasse dominate the southwestern corner of this mid-1960s landscape, reflecting the significant hydrological changes in the Missouri River basin. The terrain is defined by the sharp jurisdictional boundary between Emmons and Campbell counties, which also serves as the state line between North Dakota and South Dakota. Rural life is anchored by the Spring Creek Cem, situated near the winding path of Spring Creek as it flows toward the reservoir. Transportation and commerce are represented by the tracks of the Soo Line railroad, which cuts through the Missouri River hills. The map illustrates a transitional period of land use where established agricultural boundaries meet the newly formed shorelines of massive water management projects.