1971 Map of Maple Leaf

About this map

Maple Leaf sits along the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific railroad, serving as a focal point in this 1971 survey of the northern Great Plains. The landscape is defined by the winding course of Oak Creek, which meanders eastward toward the rail line. This map documents a sparsely populated ranching and farming region on the Standing Rock Indian Reservation, where large land divisions like Lincoln and Cadillac characterize the township structure. The topography is meticulously detailed, showing the gentle rises and coulees typical of the area, as well as the political boundary where North Dakota and South Dakota meet. The presence of the Sioux County and Corson County line further illustrates the jurisdictional complexity of this borderland territory during the early 1970s.