1983 Map of Irish Creek NE

About this map

The Standing Rock Indian Reservation occupies the northern half of this landscape, meeting the Cheyenne River Indian Reservation Boundary at the line between Corson and Ziebach counties. The terrain is defined by the winding drainages of Firesteel Creek in the north and Red Earth Creek further south, illustrating the vast open spaces of the Dakotas during the early 1980s. This survey, compiled from 1975 aerial photography, provides a clear view of the rural infrastructure, specifically the early network of unimproved roads and trails that traverse the reservation lands. The absence of concentrated settlements emphasizes the agricultural and pastoral nature of the region during this era, making it a valuable resource for understanding the land-use patterns across these sovereign tribal territories.