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1955 Map of Martin

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Martin
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

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The Pine Ridge Indian Reservation and Rosebud Indian Reservation cover a vast portion of this mid-century landscape, illustrating the intricate relationship between tribal lands and the developing infrastructure of South Dakota. Tribal communities like Wanblee, Hisle, and Rockyford are positioned near significant terrain features such as Washburn Ridge and Eagle Nest Butte. In the southern reaches, the LaCreek National Wildlife Refuge provides a distinct ecological marker near Martin.

Transportation networks are dominated by the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific and the Chicago and North Western railroads, which facilitated the growth of shipping points like Belvidere, Kadoka, and Murdo. The varied topography includes the Sand Hills and the dramatic breaks of the White River, while the Badlands National Monument appears in the northwest, showcasing the region's unique geological character before the era of modern interstate expansion.