1951 Map of Mouth of Little Dog Creek

About this map

The White River meanders through the heart of this mid-century survey, defining the intersection of Lyman, Mellette, and Tripp Counties. The landscape is characterized by its dramatic drainage patterns and the winding course of Little Dog Creek, which feeds into the larger river system from the north. Settlement is sparse and largely centered on ranching operations, such as Krutson Ranch and Iverson Ranch, reflecting the rural agricultural character of South Dakota in the early 1950s. On the high ground of the northern bluffs, the Pleasant Hill Sch serves as a localized landmark for the surrounding community. Revisions from 1976, noted in purple, document subtle changes to the terrain and infrastructure, including a Gravel Pit near the riverbanks, providing a layer of vertical history between the original 1951 field check and later decades.