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1951 Map of Pass Creek NW, 1952 Print
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1951 Map of Pass Creek NW

USGS Topo · Published 1952

About this map

The Pine Ridge Indian Reservation landscape is defined by the sharp transition between its high ridges and the sprawling river basins of western South Dakota. Along the northern edge, the White River establishes the Reservation Boundary, while the interior is carved by the intricate drainage systems of Pass Creek and its tributaries. The topography reveals the characteristic badlands and prairie breaks of the Pine Ridge upland, dropping steeply into the Red Stone Basin and the Pass Creek Basin. These vast stretches of open country reflect a late mid-century ranching economy, marked by isolated homesteads such as Pettijohn Ranch and Rock Ranch. A small Cem and the presence of scattered water sources like Bowman Pond indicate the sparse but established human footprint within this rugged geography of the early 1950s.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1951
Date Published1952
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions21.9 x 27 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain