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1966 Map of Joe Creek

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Joe Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

Lake Sharpe and the Missouri River define the southern landscape of this 1966 survey, highlighting a period of significant hydrological change. The map depicts the area following the creation of the reservoir, with the Crow Creek Indian Reservation Boundary and Lower Brule Indian Reservation Boundary meeting near the river's edge. This intersection of tribal lands and managed water systems provides a clear look at mid-century land use along the Hughes and Lyman county lines.

Rural infrastructure is represented by the presence of the Riverdale Sch and the Busy Bee Sch, providing valuable points of interest for those researching local history or genealogy. The development of the river for public use is evident through the Joe Creek Recreation Area, complete with a Boat Ramp near the mouth of Joe Creek. Farther inland, the terrain is marked by township lines and scattered resources like a Gravel Pit, showing a landscape tied to both education and utility.