1984 Map of New Underwood

About this map

New Underwood and the surrounding plains of Pennington Co and Meade Co are defined by the convergence of the Belle Fourche River and the Cheyenne River. The landscape is a network of draws and flats, with agricultural life centered around small settlements like Elm Springs and Wasta. In the southern portion of the map, Interstate 90 and the Chicago and North Western railroad corridor provide the primary east-west transport link through Wicksville and Owanka. This 1984 survey highlights a region dedicated to conservation and land management, featuring large protected areas such as the New Underwood State Wildlife Management Area, Curlew Lake State Wildlife Management Area, and Tisdale Dam State Wildlife Management Area. The map captures the quiet transition of a ranching landscape between the river breaks and the high flats like Harwood Flat.