1951 Map of La Plant

About this map

Cheyenne River Indian Reservation lands dominate this mid-century topographic study of Dewey County, where the plains give way to the intricate drainage systems of the Missouri River Basin. The small community of La Plant serves as the primary hub of activity, positioned along the vital corridor of the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific railroad. This rail line was essential for the movement of goods and people across the vast tribal lands during the early 1950s. To the south, the winding course of Virgin Creek cuts through the landscape, flanked by significant cultural markers such as Rushs Enemy Cem. Smaller drainages like Left Hand Bear Cr illustrate the rugged natural erosion patterns of the northern plains, while scattered sites like a lone Cem provide important clues for genealogists and local historians researching the early families of this reservation territory.