1952 Map of Lantry NE

About this map

The Cheyenne River Indian Reservation landscape is defined by the winding course of the Moreau River as it carves through the plains of Dewey County. In the early 1950s, the small settlement of Green Grass serves as a focal point in the southeastern quadrant, located near the Green Grass Cem. The topography is a complex network of drainage systems, with Red Earth Creek, Meadow Creek, and Firesteel Creek feeding into the main river valley. This survey, conducted as part of the Department of the Interior's Missouri River Basin development program, captures the rural character of the region before significant modern alterations. Scattered landmarks like a lone Windmill and numerous fords across the river indicate a landscape shaped by ranching and traditional transit across the waterways.