1969 Map of Iron Shell Flat East

About this map

Sacred Heart Ch and the Peyote Cem stand at the northwestern edge of this landscape, which lies entirely within the Rosebud Indian Reservation. The terrain is defined by the high, level plateau of Iron Shell Flat and the intricate drainage networks that carve into it. Watercourses like Cut Meat Creek and White Horse Creek create a complex topography of ridges and draws, eventually leading toward the Little Crazy Horse River Canyon in the southeast. A notable landmark in the river valley is the Valandra Bridge, a critical crossing point for the local road network during the late 1960s. The map also meticulously documents land use of the era, using fine dashed lines to indicate selected fence and field lines visible from aerial photography, reflecting the agricultural and ranching patterns of the Todd County region.