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1967 Map of Pine Ridge NE

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Pine Ridge NE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1969
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1969

About this map

Cooms Ranch sits at the head of a winding drainage system in this high-plains landscape of Shannon County, documented during the late 1960s. The terrain is defined by the intricate erosion patterns of Little Grass Creek and its various tributaries, which carve deep, branching coulees into the plateau. A small Landing Strip located north of the ranch reflects the logistical realities of managing large-scale livestock operations in such a topographically complex environment.

While largely unpopulated, the area shows evidence of early Missouri River Basin development through its surveyed section lines and range boundaries. The eastern portion of the sheet is dominated by the upper reaches of Pepper Creek, illustrating the dramatic shift from flat tablelands to sharp, dissected ravines. This document is particularly useful for researchers tracing the historical footprint of ranching and aviation in the Oglala Lakota region.