1984 Map of Lemmon

About this map

The Grand River National Grassland dominates this mid-1980s landscape, spanning the border between North Dakota and South Dakota. The northern edge follows the Burlington Northern railroad corridor, connecting regional hubs like Lemmon and Hettinger. Water management is central to the area's geography, anchored by the Shadehill Reservoir and its associated Shadehill State Recreation Area, alongside numerous smaller water features such as Lodgepole Dam and Cole Dam. The terrain is characterized by prominent high points like White Butte and Grandma Butte that break the prairie horizons. Small settlements and crossroads such as Lodgepole, Strool, and Meadow Corner serve as the primary human touchpoints in this cattle and grasslands region, while the Lemmon Municipal Airport and Bison Municipal Airport provide vital transportation links to this corner of the High Plains.