1969 Map of Parmelee NE

About this map

Rosebud Indian Reservation land defines this late-1960s landscape, where the prairie topography is carved by a complex network of drainage systems including Corn Creek to the north and Meat Cut Creek to the south. The area transitions from the high ground of Black Pipe and Surprise Valley down to the settlement of Gray, providing a clear look at the rural infrastructure of the period. Local genealogy and community life are anchored by the St Johns Ch and its adjacent Cem, while the presence of Ring Landing Field suggests the importance of light aircraft for navigating these expansive rangelands. Further evidence of the local economy and land use is visible in the scattered Gravel Pit sites and the winding paths of Dogtail Creek and Swimmer Creek across the Mellette Co Todd Co line.