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1951 Map of Okaton SW

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Okaton SW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1953
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1953

About this map

The White River carves a deep, sinuous path across this 1951 landscape, defining the boundary between Jones and Mellette counties. The terrain is characterized by a network of drainage systems including Yukmi Creek and Round-up Creek, feeding into the main river valley. This is a region of isolated ranching outposts, with several family-named landmarks such as Peterson Ranch, Graham Ranch, and Sharp Butte Ranch scattered across the high ground of Grandview and Redfish.

A notable indicator of shifting settlement patterns is the South Grandview Sch (Abandoned), which appears alongside various Gravel Pits that supported local road development. The mapping reveals a sparse but established ranching economy where water access was the primary driver for human habitation. The intricate contour work illustrates the transition from high plateaus down into the eroded river breaks.