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2017 Map of Lower Brule

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Lower Brule
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Lower Brule settlement is situated along the southwestern banks of Lake Sharpe, a major reservoir of the Missouri River in central South Dakota. This 2017 survey details the tribal administrative and educational center of the area, featuring the Council House and the Lower Brule Community College. The map highlights the community's local history through the inclusion of the Holy Comforter Cem and Saint Mary's Cem, both located near the intersection of BIA Hwy 10 and Iron Nest Ave.

Topographically, the map transitions from the expansive waters of the Missouri River to the dissected plains to the south, where Counselor Cr meanders through the landscape. Notable geographic bends in the river system, including Little Bend and Big Bend, dominate the northern and eastern portions of the quadrangle. The map reflects a modern rural road network consisting of Bureau of Indian Affairs routes like BIA Rd 10 and BIA Hwy 5, which connect the tribal lands across county lines.