1977 Map of Hoover

About this map

Hoover sits at the northern edge of this landscape, a lone settlement where the Moreau River and South Fork Moreau River converge. This western South Dakota terrain is defined by an intricate drainage system, with Bull Creek, Frog Creek, and Hans Creek carving winding paths through the high plains. The confluence at Hoover highlights a traditional focal point for habitation in a region otherwise dominated by wide-open ranching land and seasonal waterways like Badlands Creek and Sand Creek. The 1970s road network is anchored by Route 79, providing a primary north-south artery through Butte County. The map captures the subtle relief of the Missouri Plateau, showing the complex web of draws and forks that feed the larger Moreau basin.