1972 Map of Parks Hills

About this map

The Standing Rock Indian Reservation occupies the southern portion of this landscape, its boundary defined by the winding course of Cedar Creek. Surveyed in the early 1970s, the terrain is characterized by the prominent elevations of the Parks Hills and the distinct peaks of Saddle Buttes. This map illustrates a transition from the drainage basins of Whitmore Creek and Crooked Creek in the north toward the larger watershed of the south. The area is marked by a sparse network of section roads and scattered resource activity, evidenced by a Drill Hole and numerous Well sites. The boundary between Grant and Sioux counties bisects the hills, providing a detailed look at the jurisdictional divisions and physical landmarks like Colville Hill that shaped this corner of North Dakota.