1973 Map of North Of Shelby

About this map

The Crow Creek Indian Reservation Boundary defines the northern and western margins of this landscape, reflecting historical land divisions in Buffalo County. Surveyed in the early 1970s, the terrain is shaped by the winding course of Elm Creek and the meandering Crow Creek, which flow through a region marked by extensive field lines and rural fencelines. A notable administrative feature is the Old Indian Reservation Boundary, which cuts across the central and northern sections of the map, providing a record of changing territorial limits. The map captures a largely open, hydrological landscape where seasonal drainages and small water bodies congregate near the creek basins, illustrating the agricultural and reservation layout of central South Dakota during this era.