1967 Map of Mobridge

About this map

Mobridge stands as the central hub of this Missouri River landscape, situated where the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific railroad crosses the water. The town layout is densely detailed, featuring the Northwestern Lutheran Academy, Hospital, and several schools including Beadle Sch and Davis Sch. The expansion of the Oahe Reservoir dominates the western portion of the map, reshaping the shoreline and historical terrain. Across the water, the Standing Rock Indian Reservation Boundary marks a significant cultural division, encompassing the prominent Sitting Bulls Grave and the Sakakawea Monument on the bluffs overlooking the river. The landscape is a mix of established municipal infrastructure, such as the Mobridge Municipal Airport and Rodeo Arena, and specialized recreation areas like the Indian Memorial Recreation Area and Oahe Hills Country Club. This survey documents a period when the local economy balanced rail transport with the emerging reservoir-based recreational geography.