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1966 Map of Lower Brule SW

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

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

Lake Sharpe dominates the northern landscape of this South Dakota survey, illustrating the managed waters of the Missouri River as they flow between the Lower Brule Indian Reservation Boundary and Crow Creek Indian Reservation Boundary. The terrain south of the river is defined by the winding course of Medicine Creek and the expansive reach of Pleasant Valley. These watercourses provided the essential lifelines for ranching and settlement in a region marked by its distinct breaks and drainage basins.

Evidence of local community life appears in the placement of Messiah Ch near the river and the Black Dog Sch located further inland. The survey also captures the intersection of recreation and utility, showing the Iron Nation Recreation Area and its associated Boat Ramp alongside small-scale industrial features like a Gravel Pit. The map meticulously records section lines and property boundaries, including the township of Lafayette, which serve as valuable reference points for tracing mid-century land use and family holdings.