1985 Map of Mobridge

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Standing Rock Indian Reservation dominates the western half of this mid-1980s survey, bisected by the wide expanse of Lake Oahe on the Missouri River. The landscape is a complex network of plateaus and drainages, where the Grand River meets the Missouri near Mobridge. This period of the mid-twentieth century shows a region defined by its memorials and diverse land management, featuring the St Elizabeth Mission Home and the Leavenworth Monument. Significant historical markers like Sitting Bulls Grave and the Sakakawea Monument are situated along the river bluffs, overlooking the reservoir. Transportation is anchored by the Burlington Northern railroad, which services river-adjacent settlements like McLaughlin and Wakpala. To the northeast, the Pocasse National Wildlife Refuge and various waterfowl production areas illustrate the importance of the Missouri flyway in this prairie environment.